Staunton Star - Times - Published in the Interest of the Staunton Community for Over 143 Years

On Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, Worden, Ill., will host the 18th Annual Wordi Gras Celebration and Parade. Wordi Gras is Worden's redneck take on Mardi Gras. The parade will kick off at 3 p.m. and run on Wall Street from Park Street to Drummond Street.

The Wordi Gras Parade is an all ages event. Food and merchandise vendors will be located on Wall Street and will feature fare ranging from barbeque to cajun.Food and other vendors will start serving around 11 a.m. and service will continue throughout the day.

Yellow Dog Café and Bar, The Rustic and the Worden American Legion will all have live music...