Parade Theme
"The Grand Tour
From Gulf Around The Globe"
2027 PARADE COUNTDOWN
January 31, 2027 at 11:00 AM
Parade Theme for 2027:
"The Grand Tour-
From The Gulf to the Around the Globe"
Queen- Select 2027
Raveyn Lejah Roberts
2027 Queen Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale (MKFF)
Rayven Lejah Roberts is the daughter of the late Shawn Brock and Tamika Delatte. A devoted registered nurse, community advocate and proud third-generation Femme, Roberts has
distinguished herself through her unwavering commitment to leadership, service and sisterhood. Since joining the Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale in 2019, she has actively served on numerous committees including Public Relations, Merchandise, Health & Wellness, Community Engagement, and Special Events.
Guided by the scripture Philippians 4:13, Roberts' life reflects the very essence of the Femme Effect—uplifting others through purpose, excellence and service.
Parade Grand Marshal 2027
Femme Arkesha Smith Baquet
Parade Grand Marshal Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale (MKFF)
The spirit of leadership, service, sisterhood and cultural preservation that defines Femme Nation was reflected in the introduction of Femme Arkesha Smith Baquet as the Mystic
Krewe of Femme Fatale's 2027 Grand Marshal. Her personal and professional journey embodies the values that have become the hallmark of the organization. A proud member of Femme Nation since 2014, Baquet has ridden in every parade since
joining the organization and currently serves as Co-Lieutenant of the Femme Mabulous Krewe under the leadership of Hon. Charlene Larche-Mason. A respected entrepreneur and community leader, Baquet and her husband, Wayne Baquet,
Jr., own and operate the historic Lil Dizzy's Café in New Orleans' famed Tremé neighborhood, continuing one of the city's most beloved culinary legacies. Under their leadership, the family-owned restaurant recently celebrated five years under their ownership.Baquet's commitment to preserving New Orleans culture extends well beyond the restaurant. She serves on the Board of Directors for Roots of Music, received the 2026 New
Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund Honors Award for Culinary Arts, and was recognized with the 2025 Entrepreneurial Visionary Award from Algiers Charter Schools.
Parade Route
- The Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale parade will start at the intersection of Napoleon Avenue and Magazine Street in New Orleans.
- The parade will proceed north until St. Charles Avenue, where the krewe will turn east (right).
- The Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale will follow St. Charles all the way to Harmony Circle, around the circle and back on St. Charles northward to Canal Street.
- At Canal, the parade will turn left and do a U-turn and then head to Tchoupitoulas Street, where it will turn south (right).
- The parade will end at the intersection of Tchoupitoulas Street and Poydras Street.
Past Parade Info
2017
MKFF Hosts Game Nightt
2018
MKFF Takes Broadway
2019
MKFF Presents Story Time
2020
MKFF Presents Love Songs
