Slovenian Kurentovanje Parade in Cleveland

The 7th annual Cleveland version of the most popular carnival in Slovenia - Kurentovanje - was a week long event featuring dinners, a dance party, bocce tournament and more. But the highlight was the annual Kurentovanje parade followed by the festival celebration in the Slovenian National Home.


See photos and videos of the Kurentovanje Parade

Here is a video of highlights of the 2019 Slovenian Kurentovanje Parade in Cleveland.

Republic of Slovenia Prime Minister Miro Cerar in Cleveland

The Consul General of the Republic of Slovenia Mr. Andrej G. Rode hosted a reception in Honor of His Excellency Dr. Miro Cerar Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia on Friday, September 22, 2017 at the Slovenian National Home in Cleveland Ohio. Slovenian Ambassador to the US Stanislav Vidovic also attended.

See photos and videos from the Slovenian Prime Minister

Kurentovanje in Cleveland

Kurentovanje is a cultural event which connects ethnology, culture, arts, and people from all over Europe. It has been celebrated in Slovenia for the past 50 years. The central figure of the carnival, the Kurent, is believed to chase away winter and usher in spring with its supernatural powers. Kurentovanje has a Mardi Gras feel so many participants wore masks to help scare away winter.

Did you know that there are more Slovenians in Cleveland Ohio than anywhere in the world except for Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia?

The 5th annual Cleveland version of the most popular carnival in Slovenia - Kurentovanje - began with a parade. The units gathered at Sterle's on East 55th and marched up St Clair to the Slovenian National Home.

This video is highlights of the Parade.

More photos and video from Kurentovanje

Slovenians in Cleveland

Paul Burik of Cultural Gardens on George Voinovich

Paul Burik, past-president of the Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation, spoke about the passing of Senator George Voinovich.  He spoke about the Serbian and Slovenian Gardens and how the Eastern European community owed much to him.


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George Voinovich - RIP

We were shocked and saddened to hear about the passing of Mayor/Senator/Governor George Voinovich. We just saw the Senator on Friday night at the celebration of the 25th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Slovenia event at City Hall. Pictures and more will be posted soon but here is the video of the Senator's remarks that evening.

Senator George Voinovich at 25th Slovenian Independence Day

Slovenian Consul General Andrej Gregor Rode introduced Senator George Voinovich at the celebration of the 25th anniversary of Slovenian independence in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall. Senator Voinovich spoke about the struggle for independence.


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Kurentovanje Parade - Cleveland 2016

The 4th annual Cleveland version of the most popular carnival in Slovenia - Kurentovanje - began with a parade. The units gathered at Sterle's on East 55th and marched up St Clair to the Slovenian National Home.

Kurentovanje is a cultural event which connects ethnology, culture, arts, and people from all over Europe. It has been celebrated in Slovenia for the past 50 years. The central figure of the carnival, the Kurent, is believed to chase away winter and usher in spring with its supernatural powers.

Kurentovanje has a Mardi Gras feel so many participants wore masks to help scare away winter.

Lots of pictures from Kurentovanje

Here is a video of parade highlights

2016 Kurentovanje Parade in Cleveland

Some highlights of the 2016 Kurentovanje Parade in Cleveland.

Lots of scary Kurents, polka music, Slovenian groups and others.
They marched up St Clair to the Slovenian National Home.

See more of Slovenians in Cleveland and more Kurentovanje highlights

Slovenian Statehood Day in Cleveland

On June 25, 1991 Slovenia declared independence from Yugoslavia. To celebrate the 21 years of Slovenian Statehood, a special event was held in the Rotunda of Cleveland City Hall with dignitaries, music and food. Consul General of the Republic of Slovenia Mr. Jure Žmauc and Mrs. Janja Žmauc hosted the event.

Pics and video of the ceremonies

Pics of the people who attended