Mystic Krewe of Apollo - Birmingham

Mystic Krewe of Apollo - Birmingham 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

The Apollo Share Shelf at MCAC needs your support! We're collecting non-perishable food items to help stock our shelves ...
10/01/2025

The Apollo Share Shelf at MCAC needs your support! We're collecting non-perishable food items to help stock our shelves for those in need. Every can, box, or pouch makes a difference. 💛
📍 Drop off at MCAC anytime during open hours.
Let’s come together to support our community—share what you can!

🥫 Ready-to-Eat or Heat-and-Eat Meals

Canned soups (pop-top cans preferred)

Canned pasta meals (e.g., Chef Boyardee)

Canned chili or stew

Microwaveable mac & cheese cups

Instant noodle cups (e.g., Cup Noodles, Ramen)

Shelf-stable microwave meals (Hormel Compleats, etc.)

Boxed rice or pasta meals (like Rice-A-Roni or Knorr sides)

🍚 Instant Staples

Instant rice (white or brown)

Instant mashed potatoes

Shelf-stable microwaveable grain or rice pouches (quinoa,wild rice, lentils, couscous)

Microwaveable oatmeal cups or packets

🥣 Quick Breakfast Items

Cold cereal (individual serving boxes if possible)

Instant oatmeal packets

Breakfast bars or granola bars

Pop-Tarts or toaster pastries (no toaster needed)

Shelf-stable milk boxes (dairy or plant-based)

🥜 No-Cook Protein Options

Peanut butter (small jars or single-serve cups)

Canned tuna or chicken (with pull tops)

Protein bars

Trail mix (nut and dried fruit blends)

Beef jerky or meat sticks

Go support our Miss Apollo Birmingham - Fawn as a Dream Guest with the DREAMCAST at Al's On 7th this weekend!
09/30/2025

Go support our Miss Apollo Birmingham - Fawn as a Dream Guest with the DREAMCAST at Al's On 7th this weekend!

SAT OCT 4! Miss Apollo Birmingham 2026 .fawn.fawn takes the stage! Featuring performances from the + beats by . Showtime 11 pm.

09/01/2025

Thank you to Al's On 7th for hosting us this evening! Thank you to everyone who came out to support a fantastic fundraiser!

Congratulations to Mr and Miss Apollo Birmingham 2026 Texas T and Fawn!
08/24/2025

Congratulations to Mr and Miss Apollo Birmingham 2026 Texas T and Fawn!

Come out to Al's On 7th as we crown a new Mr and Miss Apollo Birmingham! Pageant begins promptly at 9:00pm!
08/24/2025

Come out to Al's On 7th as we crown a new Mr and Miss Apollo Birmingham! Pageant begins promptly at 9:00pm!

08/23/2025
Meet our Emcees for Mr & Miss Apollo 2026! Cierra Symone Campbell & Imberli! Come and see who joins the legacy of Mr and...
08/22/2025

Meet our Emcees for Mr & Miss Apollo 2026! Cierra Symone Campbell & Imberli! Come and see who joins the legacy of Mr and Miss Apollo Birmingham!!

We are one week away from crowning the next Mr And Miss Birmingham Apollo. Join us for a fantastic night of pageantry! I...
08/17/2025

We are one week away from crowning the next Mr And Miss Birmingham Apollo. Join us for a fantastic night of pageantry! Interested in competing please reach out for a contestant packet.

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

We are two weeks away from crowning a new Mr and Miss Apollo Birmingham! Discounted registration until tomorrow! Join th...
08/09/2025

We are two weeks away from crowning a new Mr and Miss Apollo Birmingham! Discounted registration until tomorrow! Join the legacy and find out How sweet it is, to be Mr and Miss Apollo Birmingham!

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

Are you interested in becoming the next Mr or Miss Apollo - Birmingham? Our annual pageant will be August 23rd at Al's O...
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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Happy birthday to our Miss Apollo Birmingham and Miss National Apollo - Dominique Divine! ♥️ Thank you for your years of...
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!

We wish our friends with The Mystic Krewe of the Druids a successful weekend as they head into Bal Masque ###I. Congratu...
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! ⚜️

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