Cleveland Kurentovanje
Mark your calendars: March 1, 2025!
2025 Event Schedule
Join us for a week’s worth of programming!
Carnival King of Europe 2.0 Online Film - Feb 21 thru March 1
The Evolution of Slovenian Mardi Gras Customs and Festivals - Feb 21
Kurent Jump - Feb 22
Slovenian Points of Interest Bus Tour - Feb 23
A conversation with Consul General Suzana Češarek and former Ohio State Senator Kenny Yuko - Feb 23
Cooking Demonstration - Feb 24
Slovenian Wine Tasting - Feb 25
Movie Night - Feb 27
A Celebration of Women in Science - Feb 28
7th Annual Kurent Dash 5k - March 1
13th Annual Cleveland Kurentovanje Festival & Parade - March 1
Scaring away winter every year down St. Clair Avenue
Our Mission
The mission of Cleveland Kurentovanje is to promote and celebrate Slovenian culture by offering a fun and lively festival which draws energy from all of its related events to contribute to the St. Clair-Superior Neighborhood, all while engaging local, national and global audiences.
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March in the parade
March in Cleveland’s only Carnival Parade with your organization or group of friends!
Prince & Princess
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Support The Festival
Volunteer
Cleveland Kurentovanje is entirely volunteer organized and run. Consider lending a hand to the festival.
Shop the Store
Thanks to our volunteers, 100% of the profits of all store sales benefit Cleveland Kurentovanje. And we ship!
Make a Donation
Your donations have allowed us to expand to a week long celebration with multiple unique programs and events.
Become a Sponsor
Our sponsors make it possible for us to make the vast majority of our events free and open to the public.
