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The Mystic Krewe of Apollo was founded in New Orleans in 1969 to foster brotherhood, unity and equality within our community. Roland Dobson.

In 1981, the Krewe of Apollo Baton Rouge was formed with the Mystic Krewe of Apollo Shreveport joining the brotherhood in 1986. Once holding a total of seven affiliations, throughout Alabama, Louisiana, and Texas, only these four “Krewes of Apollo” remained until the fall of 2005. In 2005, the Mystic Krewe of Apollo – Dallas was chartered and became a part of the MKA family. The first Bal Masque,

for the Mystic Krewe of Apollo – Birmingham, was held on Saturday, January 22, 1977 at the Roma Country Club, located in Homewood, Alabama. That evening brought general dancing until the sounding of the Captain’s whistle, heralding the first of the, now famous, Tableau of Characters and the crowning of the first King and Queen Apollo – Birmingham. Roland Dobson, founder of the original Mystic Krewe of Apollo served as the Captain for the Bal Masque. Since that time, the club has continued to grow and flourish. Now held at Boutwell Auditorium, the Krewe welcomes approximately 1,800 guests, from around the world, to celebrate the Mardi Gras season each year. The Mystic Krewe of Apollo was first formed in New Orleans, Louisiana by Mr. It was founded on the principles of fostering brotherhood, unity, and equality within the entire community. In 1976, Dobson brought these ideals to the cities of Birmingham, Alabama and Lafayette, Louisiana by forming the first “sister” Krewes, The Mystic Krewe of Apollo – Birmingham and The Krewe of Apollo de Lafayette. Members, led by the Board of Directors, work throughout the year, raising funds for the “invitation only” Bal Masque which is held the first weekend of February. In addition, the club participates in numerous philanthropic efforts by lending support to Birmingham AIDS Outreach, Central Alabama Pride, and The Children’s Hospital of Birmingham, just to name a few. Membership

Membership in the Mystic Krewe of Apollo – Birmingham is opened to men, over the age of 21, and is limited to a total of 40 members. Prospective new members are required to complete a Membership Application. Following the completion of the application, you must attend at least two MKA-Birmingham functions, one of which must be a General Membership Meeting. Upon completion of the application requirements, an interview is conducted by the Board of Directors. The purpose of the interview is to ensure that all candidates are fully aware of the structure and organization of the club and to give them an opportunity to ask any outstanding questions that they may have. Those persons interested in membership should contact any MKA Birmingham member or or send an email to the clubs Executive Coordinator to obtain a membership application form. A copy of the Application Form is also available here : Membership Application

07/07/2025

Join the legacy of Mr and Miss Apollo Birmingham. Contestant packets available.

Join us for the 2026 Mr. And Miss Apollo Birmingham Pageant. Interested in competing? Contestant packets are now available!

06/29/2025

Save the date! Join the Mystic Krewe of Apollo Labor Day weekend for an unforgettable evening of Legends, Icons and Divas heating up the stage at Al's on 7th.

Sunday, August 31st @ Al's on 7th
Meet & Greet cocktails @ 5:00pm
Showtime 7:00pm
Admission $10 with proceeds going to Apollo Cares.

06/09/2025

Join us for the 2026 Mr. And Miss Apollo Birmingham Pageant. Interested in competing? Contestant packets are now available!

04/16/2025

Are you interested in becoming the next Mr or Miss Apollo - Birmingham? Our annual pageant will be August 23rd at Al's On 7th. Application packets are being finalized and will be available soon. Stay tuned for more details!
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02/24/2025

Happy birthday to our Miss Apollo Birmingham and Miss National Apollo - Dominique Divine! ♥️ Thank you for your years of service to our brotherhood and the community at large. Today is your day and we love to celebrate you!

02/21/2025

We wish our friends with The Mystic Krewe of the Druids a successful weekend as they head into Bal Masque ###I. Congratulations to the Captain, Lieutenants, and members on making this weekend an amazing experience for your guests! Laissez les bon temps rouler! ⚜️

01/31/2025

LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL! ⚜️

We are excited to welcome all of our guests this weekend as our Captain presents Bal Masque XLVIII - Apollo’s Mascot Masquerade.

Here is a calendar of events as well as a few reminders for this weekend’s festivities.

If you have any questions, please consult your ball host and they will be happy to answer!

11/16/2024

On behalf of all the brothers of Mystic Krewe of Apollo-Birmingham, we want to give a big congratulations to our current Mr. & Miss National Apollo, Zarien Morris & Sam Star, on a fabulous reign! Yall have represented us all so wonderfully! Tonight we all celebrate you both! ⚜️

11/15/2024

We want to wish Mr. & Miss Apollo Birmingham, Kavoris Dupree Starr & Dominique Divine, best of luck this weekend in New Orleans as they compete for the titles of Mr. & Miss National Apollo! It's time to secure the *! ⚜️

10/08/2024

Don't miss our Annual Drag Brunch.

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