Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a ticket?
No! The Main Festival & Parade is free admission and does not require a ticket!
Cleveland Kurentovanje will NEVER message or email asking you for payment. If you get a message asking for payment of any kind for festival event, do not respond so as to avoid scammers.
All festival tickets are sold or reserved for free through Ticketleap: https://www.ticketleap.events/events/cleveland-kurentovanje
What if the weather is bad?
The show must go on! Cleveland Kurentovanje is an all-weather event!
Be sure to come prepared, because we’ll be ready with the slivo, pivo & fun!
What should I wear?
Prepare for this wintertime outdoor bonanza by wearing your warmest long johns, your coziest waterproof boots, your ski pants and winter jacket, gloves, hats and whatever else you need to party on in whatever Mother Nature throws our way! As Clevelanders, we know you’re built for this weather! However, we all get a little cold sometimes. We’ll have a warming stations outside to help keep your hands warm while your drink stays cold! In general, you should be planning to dress like you’re going to the Muni Lot to tailgate for a Browns Game, or like you’re going sledding at the Toboggan chutes with an added element of a carnival-themed costume to celebrate this Mardi Gras festival. Costumes are ALWAYS encouraged. Need some photo inspiration? Click Here
Staying warm and festive.
Hats, warm jackets, and scarves.
Dressing in a group costume.
Traditional carnival costumes.
Masks and homemade costumes.
Dressing like a Kurent!
What is the address for the festival on March 1st?
While the festival is spread out over the neighborhood, you can use this address to get to the main festival and parade on Saturday, March 1, 2025, which is at the heart of the action to get yourself pointed in the right direction:
Slovenian National Home
6409 St Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44103
I’m traveling to the festival from out of town. How do I get to Cleveland?
By Air: Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) is a short 12-mile ride to downtown Cleveland, and 16-miles to the Cleveland Kurentovanje Festival.
Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) is further from the festival, but may offer discounted flights from your hometown. This airport is 51 miles to downtown Cleveland, and 54 miles from the Cleveland Kurentovanje Festival.
By Train: Cleveland's Amtrak station is located in Downtown Cleveland, across from Cleveland Browns Stadium at 200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway. There are two major Amtrak routes that go through Cleveland and connect to Chicago, Washington D.C., New York City and Boston. Connections can be made to any destination in the United States from these routes.
By Bus: There are several bus companies that will get attendees to Cleveland from a variety of U.S. destinations:
GoBus: Traveling throughout Ohio? GoBus is a great option, as it provides city-to-city services within Ohio. They also connect travelers to greater national and local transportation services to help attendees each any destination in the United States. The pick-up/drop-off location is the Greyhound bus terminal located at 1465 Chester Ave. Phone: 888-95-GOBUS
Greyhound: Greyhound offer trips around the United States, Greyhound offers a specific Cleveland stop in Downtown Cleveland. The Greyhound bus terminal is located at 1465 Chester Ave.
This information is based off of information from Destination Cleveland - check out their site for more info about visiting our fair city.