Paczki Day Takes Over Rudy's Strudel and Bakery: What We Saw

The Parma business opened its doors early for customers, who lined up for their chance to bring home the bakery's famous paczki — especially its 2025 special flavors, the "Super Host Paczki" inspired by Superman ice cream flavors, and the mimosa paczki which owner Lidia Trempe created in honor of International Women's Day.

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Neighboring business The Current Year, a record store, joined in on the party, spinning polka music. 

Beyond the early-morning rush, both Rudy's and The Current Year planned more festivities to take place all afternoon. They connected with Pavement band member Bob Nastanovich for a show inside the record store — featuring a pierogi bar from Rudy's Strudel.

See more photos from the event below:

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