LONG BEACH, Miss. (WLOX) — After 14 years on hiatus, the Long Beach Radish Festival returned Saturday, taking over Jeff Davis Avenue.
After fourteen years in hiatus, the Long Beach Radish Festival returned Saturday, taking over Jeff Davis Avenue.(wlox)
Alongside street vendors, seven participating coast restaurants brought radish-themed dishes. It was all a reminder of Long Beach’s reputation in the early 20th century as the radish capital of the world.
While most events in Long Beach happen on the town green, Saturday’s festival took place on the street in front of City Hall.
While most events in Long Beach happen on the town green, Saturday’s festival took place in the street in front of City Hall.(wlox)
Long Beach Main Street Director Courtney Welch said the move promotes business.
“A lot of our events took place on that space. But throughout the years, feedback we’ve received from our businesses is that it’s never transitioned up Jeff Davis,” Welch said. “It’s always in the heart of the town green. So we transitioned to have the roads shut down and have the radish festival on Jeff Davis Avenue in hopes to spread out the love to all of our businesses.”
Long Beach Main Street Director Courtney Welch said the move promotes business.(wlox)
Returning with the festival is the crowning of the Radish Queen. This year’s queen is local teacher Carol Paola.
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