Cleveland Kurentovanje 6417 St Clair Ave. Cleveland February 12, 2026
The 14th Annual Cleveland Kurentovanje Parade was a record breaker - the most units and the largest attendance. The weather cooperated this year and the crowds filled the area.
The Royal Court of the Cleveland Kurentovanje festival is an honor bestowed upon individuals who espouse a love of Cleveland and Slovenian culture, have a fun and confident personality, and possess the willingness to be a caring and committed ambassador of the Cleveland Kurentovanje spirit. The 2026 Cleveland Kurentovanje Royal Court consisted of Prince Dominic Tromba, Princess Roksana Taricska, Queen Angel Breeden and a special Queen of Hearts Joanne Arnold. Lake County Commissioner John T. Plecnik introduced the Cleveland Kurentovanje Royal Court and gave them certificates. Watch.
2026 Cleveland Kurentovanje Royal Court
Kurentovanje Prince Dominic Tromba with mother Julie
Watch the Garrett Tatano Band open the Kids Area with the Frankie Yankovic polka classic "Let's Have a Party."
Here are some more images from the 2026 Cleveland Kurentovanje. We reduced the resolution of the photos for speedy web loading so if you want high-resolution copies, let us know.
Ray Marvar after the Kurent Run
Music in the Slovenian National Home
Kids Area
Helping kids make Kurent Tongues
SGSI Volunteers sharing Slovenian Heritage
Touring the new George Voinovich exhibit
Cleveland Kurentovanje Photographers
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