(PINCKNEYVILLE, IL) — The 94th annual Mardi Gras celebration in Pinckneyville will take place this Friday and Saturday. The event will kick off with the children’s parade at 1:30pm on Friday followed by the business trick or treat at 6pm in the old hospital parking lot. Saturday’s events will include a pancake breakfast at the lions club, a vendors fair, and a parade that begins at 7pm. A full list of events can be found at Pinckneyville.com.