HOUMA - A 6-year-old boy who was the sole survivor of a series of fatal stabbings in September will be leading the Houma Mardi Gras parade this Carnival season. 

Weston Parfait was named the Hercules Grand Marshal for the 2026-2027 parade, with organizers saying he is "a hero among us." 

"In the legend of Hercules, we celebrate extraordinary strength, unwavering courage, and the triumph of the human spirit. But sometimes, the greatest heroes don’t wear armor or carry shields," parade organizers said. "Sometimes, they are just six years old."

On Sept. 12, Parfait was one of five people reportedly attacked by Kaegan Solet. The boy was found critically wounded and was flown to a hospital. Four other victims were found dead at the scene. Solet was arrested and charged with four counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted first-degree murder. 

The Krewe of Hercules parade is set to roll Friday, Jan. 29.