Wordi Gras celebration this Saturday

On Saturday, Feb. 26, Worden, will host the 15th annual Wordi Gras celebration and parade. Last year’s event would have been its 15th year; however, due to COVID in 2021, the event was postponed.

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 barbecue to Cajun. Food and other vendors will start serving around 11 a.m. and service will continue throughout the da...