Feasting for the Fast: Mardi Gras and its Catholic roots with Colleen Dulle

February 17th, 2026

25 mins 16 secs

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Fat Tuesday leads to Ash Wednesday. They're connected, and not just because you need to eat less after indulging on Mardi Gras. There's a rich history -- rooted in Catholicism -- to the Carnival season. Katie sits down with America Media's Colleen Dulle to talk all things Louisiana Mardi Gras.