The Rada lwa, in ceremonial order, are as follows:

Legba, Marasa, Loko, Ayizan, Dambala and Ayida Wedo, Sobo, Badesi, Agasou, Silibo, Agwe and La Sirene, Erzulie Freda, Bossu, Agarou, Azaka, the Ogoun group (Ogoun St. Jacques, Osanj, Ogoun Badagri, Ogoun Feray, Ogoun Fer, Ogoun Shango, Ogoun Balindjo, Ogoun Balizaj, Ogoun Yemsen).

After the Rada group comes the portion of the ceremony dedicated to the Petro lwa. These lwa are predominately of Kongo origin, although other nations, such as Ibo and Senegal, are included. Their ceremonial color is red. They are considered fierce, protective, magical, and aggressive toward adversaries. The rhythms of the Petro lwa are beaten on tanbou fey, drums with cord and a hoop holding the stretched hide over the drum head. The drum heads are made exclusively of goatskin, and are beaten with the palms of the hands. This part of the ceremony is hot, fast-paced, and exciting.

The Petro lwa, in ceremonial order, are as follows:

Legba Petro, Marasa Petro, Wawangol, Ibo, Senegal, Kongo, Kaplawou, Kanga, Takya, Zoklimo, Simbi Dlo, Gran Simba, Kafou (Carrefour), Simitye (Cemetiere), Gran Bwa, Kongo Savan, Erzulie Dantor (also known as Erzulie Zye-Wouj), Marinet, Don Petro, Ti-Jean Petro, Gro Point, Simbi Andezo, Simbi Makaya.

Following the Petro lwa, the Ancestral Family including Baron, Maman Brigitte and Gede (pronounced gay-day) may be honored. There is no particular order to the appearance of these lwa within their own group. Their ceremonial colors are violet and black. The Gede group is bawdy and lewd, but never aggressive or bullying. The Barons and Brigittes are most mystical, and can be counted upon to prophesy in the midst of the most lascivious dance steps. The Gedes are always willing to tell jokes and give advice.

When the final three repetitions of the final song for the final lwa served are finished, the ceremony is over. Sometimes participants who are particularly enthusiastic will continue to sing popular songs which, while they relate to the lwa, are not necessarily part of the ceremonial order. Such songs are very much a part of Haitian popular music, and artists such as Wawa, Azor, and groups such as Boukman Eksperyans and RAM have international followings. Once the participants are satisfied, the drums are laid flat on the ground, and the participants go to rest on banana stem mats until morning light.