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Little Italy Walking Tour
6 - 7:30 PM
Brescia Park
12002 Mayfield Road

The Little Italy Redevelopment Corporation and the Italian American Museum of Cleveland has partnered with Take-a-Hike Tours to offer free walking tours of Cleveland’s Little Italy neighborhood. Tours will take place on Mondays in June and July, from 6-7:30p.m. and begin at Brescia Park (12002 Mayfield Road, Cleveland, OH 44106). Attendees will explore various historic sites in the neighborhood and learn some of the history of the Italian American community who established it. There will also be a special stop at the Cozad-Bates House Interpretive Center to learn about the area’s connection to the Underground Railroad in the 1800s.

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Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Festival
3352 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland Heights

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Taste of Casimir
St. Casimir Church
8225 Sowinski Avenue

Peruvian Independence Day Picnic
1 to 5 PM
Cottonwood Picnic Area
Off Valley Parkway in Rocky River Reservation, south of Puritas/Mastick Road in Fairview Park.

Polka Mass and Dance with Jeff Pecon
SNPJ Farm
Heath Road in Kirtland off Chardon Road (Route 6)

The Polka Mass is a unique expression of faith. Join the Jeff Pecon Orchestra in this musical tradition, followed by four hours of dancing, Sunday, July 28, 2024, at SNPJ Farm in Kirtland, Ohio, hosted by Lodges 5 and 604 of the Slovene National Benefit Society (SNPJ). Married couples are invited to renew their wedding vows. You can also learn about wines from Urban Vintners. Dining is available from 2:00 on.

Polka Hall of Famers Jeff Pecon, John Pecon and Ralph Delligatti entertain with classic Cleveland-Style music for dancing from 3:00 to 7:00. Wine experts from Urban Vintners explain how to select a vintage and pair wines with different dishes and courses.

Czech Duck Dinner
Noon - 3:30
DTJ Taborville
9850 North Blvd, Auburn Township

On Sunday July 28th, 2024, DTJ Taborville is having a Chicken and Duck Dinner. Cost is $ 16.00 for an adult dinner and $8.00 for a children's chicken dinner. A ½ duck dinner is $22.00 Dinner includes dumplings, sauerkraut, a homemade doughnut and coffee. Serving from 12:00 till 2:00. Dine in or take out. Music for your listening pleasure will be provided by Anthony Culkar from 12:30 till 3:30. Reservation deadline is Friday July 26th. For reservations and more information about D.T.J. Events call (440) 543-8494.

Opera in the Italian Garden
6 - 7:30 PM
Italian Cultural Garden
990 East Blvd.

Beautiful music from Opera, Broadway & Italian songs. The Cleveland Opera & Cleveland Ballet Theater in the enchanting Renaissance Garden. TICKETS ON SALE NOW - sells out early each year

Reserved Seating in Front of Stage $32.00. Lawn area free admission Tastings: Little Italy Wines. Questions, please call: 216.916.7780

Free parking - Michael White School lot - Parkgate Ave. near garden. East Blvd. Across from the garden. Cars ticketed if parked on wrong side of street.

Family friendly - bring a picnic! This free performance is presented as part of the Italian Cultural Garden Foundation's "Viva! La Cultura Italiana" cultural series.

Little Italy Walking Tour
6 - 7:30 PM
Brescia Park
12002 Mayfield Road

The Little Italy Redevelopment Corporation and the Italian American Museum of Cleveland has partnered with Take-a-Hike Tours to offer free walking tours of Cleveland’s Little Italy neighborhood. Tours will take place on Mondays in June and July, from 6-7:30p.m. and begin at Brescia Park (12002 Mayfield Road, Cleveland, OH 44106). Attendees will explore various historic sites in the neighborhood and learn some of the history of the Italian American community who established it. There will also be a special stop at the Cozad-Bates House Interpretive Center to learn about the area’s connection to the Underground Railroad in the 1800s.

Register for a free tour

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Bia Ferriera (Brazil)
7:30 PM
Transformer Station
1460 West 29th Street (at the corner of Church Avenue)

City Stages, the Cleveland Museum of Art's acclaimed free outdoor summer concert series featuring the best in global music, returns to Hingetown with three dynamic performances in July. Seating is limited-bring camp chairs and enjoy an evening of music and dancing in the street. Free parking is available in the Lutheran Hospital lot located at West 28th Street and Franklin Boulevard.

Bia Ferreira, a Brazilian singer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist, stands out for her innovative approach to combining Afrodiasporic rhythms—like soul, R and B, reggae, and rap—with Brazilian music—such as samba and repente. She is known for her lyrics addressing racism, women’s rights, and LGBTQIAP+ rights.

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2nd Annual Zabava! Summer Festival
Slovenian National Home
6417 St Clair Ave.

Puerto Rican Parade & Cultural Festival
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MetroHealth Drive

The 54th Annual Puerto Rican Parade of Greater Cleveland will kick off at 11am on SUNDAY, AUG 4, 2024. OFFICIAL ROUTE: Kicking off at the intersection of Scranton Road at Seymour Avenue, the parade will proceed southbound on Scranton Road and make its way to Valentine Ave.

A parade celebration of Puerto Rican arts and culture has been observed by Cleveland's Puerto Ricans each summer since the late 60s. Its purpose has been to bring together the city's residents and to educate the community about the rich Puerto Rican culture.

The Puerto Rican Parade of Greater Cleveland carries a strong history of cultural awareness, pride, and education, led by a resilient community who's love for their homeland, spirit of freedom, justice, and unity have never wavered. After over 50 years, when the Parade's founders first celebrated their Puerto Rican heritage in the City of Cleveland, we proudly continue this legacy and welcome all groups interested in participating in the Annual celebration to form contingents of walkers , floats, or vehicles and submit a participant application form so that all can share in the celebration of our culture and heritage. This is an opportunity for organizations and groups to act in solidarity and in showing of a unified body while celebrating our community’s achievements and contributions to the Greater Cleveland area.

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The Fest
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The Center for Pastoral Leadership
28700 Euclid Ave, Wickliffe

What is The FEST?! Our annual one-day event brings people together from all regions to enjoy an inspiring day of faith, family & fun! We have nationally known bands playing live – but it’s more than just a concert! The FEST is an experience. Joyful FEST volunteers guide you to our activities, crafts, inflatables, sponsor tents, and entertainment all over the FEST grounds. And of course great food and drinks to enjoy while walking the beautiful grounds of the Center for Pastoral Leadership (CPL) in Wickliffe!

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Ohio Celtic Festival
Lake County Fairgrounds
1301 Mentor Avenue Painesville Township

Mark your calendars and dust off your dancing shoes because we're thrilled to announce the triumphant return of the Ohio Celtic Festival! Join us for a weekend filled with merriment, music, and memories, as we celebrate the richness of Irish and Celtic culture at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Painesville Township, Ohio from August 9th to 11th, 2024.

What to expect: Live Celtic music that will set your soul dancing, Traditional Irish dance performances that will leave you in awe, Mouthwatering food that will satisify your cravings, Unique vendors offering treasures inspired by Celtic craftsmanship...And much more!

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90th Annual Harvest Day Festival
Doors open 11 AM
DTJ Taborville
9850 North Blvd, Auburn Township

DTJ Taborville's 90th Annual Harvest Day Festival will be held on Sunday, August 11th at Taborville in Auburn. The parade starts at 2:00 p.m. Czech foods will be served from 11 a.m. and will include pork, dumplings, and sauerkraut, beef goulash, tripe soup, wieners, homemade garlics and pastries are served from 11 AM on. Music is played starting at 12:30 p.m. Scheduled to perform are, Sokol Greater Cleveland Concert Band, PattyC and The Guys, Frank Moravick Orchestra . Czech beer is available at the bar. Tee Shirts and other Czech items will also be for sale.

There is a $5 donation at the gate for those over 12. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets. Come out for a day in the fresh air. No Coolers or Pets Please! Taborville is 5 minutes from Route 306 exit off of New 422 at the corner of Bartholomew and Quinn Roads in Auburn Township. For more information about this or other events call (440) 543-8494

Feast of the Assumption
Holy Rosary Church - Little Italy

For 125 years, the Parish of Holy Rosary has hosted the celebration of Feast of the Assumption in Cleveland’s Little Italy neighborhood, located on Mayfield Road near University Circle. The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a Catholic Holy Day on August 15, commemorates Mary being taken into Heaven. A solemn Mass is celebrated in the Church at 10:00 a.m., after which the statue of the Virgin Mary is taken in procession throughout the neighborhood. During the four days of festivities, booths are set up in the Churchyard featuring Italian foods, desserts, live music and inflatables and games for young children. Independent vendors also have booths on the street. The Rosary is prayed daily at 6:00 p.m. at the shrine to Our Lady of the Assumption, located on the east side of the church and a religious articles booth is located near the shrine. On the final evening of the Feast a candlelight procession is held to honor Mary. A short prayer service concludes our tribute to God for all the good He has done through the intercession of Mary, the Mother of Jesus. The Feast is a celebration of the Gospel of Life, Faith and Family.More Information

St. John Bosco 19th Annual International Festival
6480 Pearl Road Parma Heights

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St. Mary Romanian Festival
3256 Warren Rd. Cleveland

St. Mary's, founded in 1904, is the oldest Romanian Orthodox parish in the United States. Prior to the building of today's cathedral in Cleveland's Kamm's Corners neighborhood in 1960, the church's home was on Detroit Avenue in the old Romanian area of the city.

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Saint Maron Church Middle Eastern Food Festival
See below
Saint Maron Church
7800 Brookside Road Independence

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Saint Marc Egyptian Festival
St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church of Cleveland
2100 East Pleasant Valley Rd, Seven Hills

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One World Day
11 - 6
Cleveland Cultural Gardens

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Cleveland Oktoberfest
Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds

Head to the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds August 30 - September 2, and September 6 - 7 for weekends of fun-filled tradition. What's on tap for this year's event? A wide assortment of Oktoberfest-style beers, including the world's oldest brewery Weihenstephan, and the oldest brewery in Cleveland, Great Lakes Brewing Co.! Enjoy a full lineup of recognized polka & tribute bands, shopping, wiener dog races, authentic German and European foods and the largest glockenspiel in the entire country.

German Central's Oktoberfest
7863 York Rd. Parma

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Lu'au Party
5:30 - 10:30
Best Western Strongsville
15471 Rotalton Rd.

World on Stage - International Cultures Night
6 - 8 PM
Cleveland Cultural Gardens
Centennial Plaza

The Cleveland Cultural Gardens Federation will be hosting a series of World on Stage events at the Centennial Peace Plaza (1051 Martin Luther King Blvd.) The events follow the popular annual World on Stage series of performances since 2021.

The final World on Stage event of 2024 will be on Saturday September 7 from 6-8 PM and again features cultural performances from three continents including Bollywood Cleveland, Zumbercani Tamburitza Orchestra and the Black Beanz.

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Cleveland Dozynki
1 - 6 PM
Polish American Cultural Center
6501 Lansing Ave. Cleveland

The Polish custom of the Dozynki dates back to ancient times, and is celebrated during the early autumn to give thanks for the season’s bountify. Now in it's third year, the Cleveland Polka Association and Polish-American Cultural Center present our Cleveland Dozynki! The Cultural Center will be cooking up a delicious Polish food, the CPA will have a full array of domestic and imported piwo, there will be Polish folk dancing, vendors, 50/50 and gift basket raffles, free tours of the Cultural Center museum, and seating both indoors and outside in the lovely Cultural Center Garden. We will feature polkas, Polish dance music, and American music by John Góra & Górale from Toronto! Admission $18 (18 and under free) No table reservations, CPA loyalty cards and comp tickets not accepted at this event. No BOYB or food. Cleveland Police present both inside and outside.

Colombian Carnival
TBA

Save the Date! We are thrilled to invite you to an exciting event that promises to bring the vibrant spirit of Colombia right here to Cleveland! Please mark your calendars for our Colombian Carnival, a special fundraising event scheduled for October 12, 2024. This festive gathering aims to support the development and maintenance of our beloved community garden. Prepare for an unforgettable day filled with live music, traditional Colombian dances, delicious cuisine, and much more. It's not only an opportunity to experience the rich culture of Colombia but also to contribute to a great cause - enhancing our community garden that serves as a green sanctuary for all.

If you have any questions or would like to get involved with the event preparations, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at (440) 222 - 5976 Rosa Briola

Ohio Scottish Games & Celtic Festival
TBA

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