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14th Annual Cleveland Kurentovanje Festival and Parade

  • Cleveland Kurentovanje at Slovenian National Home 6409 Saint Clair Avenue Cleveland, OH, 44103 United States (map)

We’re excited for you to join us!

Cleveland Kurentovanje’s Main Festival and Parade is free and open to the public.
Tickets are not required nor sold.


GENERAL TIMELINE:

Kurent Dash 5k runners can begin check-in and registration in the Main Hall beginning at 9AM. The race will begin promptly at 10AM.

Kurent Dash 5k Registration

The doors to the Slovenian National Home will open at 10AM for Festival attendees.

The Cleveland Kurentovanje Parade will begin promptly at Noon.

Parade Map & Info

Following the Parade, the magic continues with musical performances on four different stages. Check back for a band and performance list soon!

Be sure to stick around until the end for the Pokop Pusta, which is our Closing Ceremony event at the festival.

Pokop Pusta Info

Other Info:

All Parking is first come first served. There are a few parking lots in the area where you can park for free, as well as street parking. Please park at your own risk. Handicapped parking is available. See our Accessibility Section.

Parking Info

In order to make purchases at one of our Bar stations, you’ll need to purchase Kurent Cash Bar Tickets from one of our ticket stations. Food Vendors inside and outside, including food trucks, will not accept Kurent Cash tickets. They are cash or card only. We’ll feature traditional Slovenian food vendors as well as some of your local favorites. Check back soon for a list of Food Vendors servicing our event.

Bring the kiddos! We have plenty of activities ready for them in the Children’s Village, located in the lower level of Slovenian National Home, including Story Time with Teta Maria (Aunt Maria) and a Sing-A-Long with Stric John (Uncle John).

Children's Village Info

You’ll also have the opportunity to shop our Vendor Village, which complements the grassroots nature of this cultural event by celebrating the creativity and ingenuity of local artisans. Check back soon for a list of vendors!


Other questions? You might find the answer here:

Frequently Asked Questions
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