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A Lo OaxaqueñoExplore Like A Local
Oaxaca’s local culture is as vibrant as its natural surroundings, and there’s no better time to experience it than during a local event. The state comes alive for religious feasts and national holidays alike; join in the celebrations and get a glimpse of Oaxacan life.
For three days each fall, Mexico's most iconic holiday blends Aztec and Catholic traditions in a uniquely colorful way. Don't forget something for the ofrenda! Grab your mask and hit the streets: Replete with music and dancing, this colorful, lively celebration is the biggest of the year. Spread across two Mondays in late July, this festival captivates towns across the state of Oaxaca, celebrating the region's strong indigenous traditions. Every September 16, a reenactment of El Grito rings in a night of partying. Go out on the town, and commemorate that famous day in Oaxacan fashion. Since its founding in 2010, the eight-day-long Oaxaca FilmFest has screened works by the likes of Spike Lee, Guillermo Del Toro, and Martin Scorsese. A surfing tournament, motocross races, culinary and cultural events, and more fill this month-long festival. What will you do? Over the course of three days in December, Oaxacans honor their patron saint with fireworks, cultural programming, and a procession of decorated fishing boats.Día de los Muertos
Carnaval
La Guelaguetza
Independence Day
Oaxaca FilmFest
Fiestas de Noviembre
Virgen de la Soledad