Cleveland Kurentovanje (koo-rehn-toh-VAHN-yeh), a week-long Slovenian-infused Mardi Gras carnival, kicks off on Sunday, February 20th with virtual arts and culture events and culminates on Saturday, February 26th with an outdoor, open-air parade and festival that includes live musical performances, authentic food, and beverages. The festival celebrates the changing of the seasons with the featured Kurenti, ancient and mythological creatures who are believed to chase away winter and usher in spring with their supernatural powers. This year also celebrates the 10th anniversary of the festival in the St. Clair Superior neighborhood of Cleveland and online.