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
09/05/2026
IT’S ALMOST HERE…
Our 50th Anniversary celebration continues!
Grab your friends and join the Mystic Krewe of Apollo Birmingham for an evening benefiting the Apollo Cares Scholarship Fund. The event will showcase legendary entertainers whose dedication has helped build the Birmingham community.
Come enjoy outstanding performances and fellowship, all while supporting scholarships for local LGBTQ+ youth.
Event Details:
- Date: Sunday, September 6, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM)
- Location: Al's on 7th
- Hosted by: The legend, Sha Sha Glamour
We look forward to celebrating with you!
08/26/2026
Our 50th Anniversary celebration continues! To mark this milestone and honor our history and impact on the LGBTQ+ community, we invite you to one of our most treasured traditions: the annual "Royal Command Performance," hosted by King & Queen Apollo.
Please join the Mystic Krewe of Apollo Birmingham for this evening benefiting the Apollo Cares Scholarship Fund. The event will showcase talented local entertainers whose dedication has helped build the Birmingham community. Come enjoy outstanding performances and fellowship, all while supporting scholarships for local LGBTQ+ youth.
Event Details:
- Date: Sunday, September 6, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM)
- Location: Al's on 7th
We look forward to celebrating with you!
08/25/2026
What a wonderful night of pageantry! Thank you to all of the contestants for believing in the legacy of Apollo Birmingham and sharing yourselves with us.
Congratulations to Ean C Starr and Jawakatema Davenport for capturing the titles on Mr. And Miss Apollo Birmingham 2027. And to Saylor Alexander Vontrell and Tamara Chevalier on their placements as 1st Alternates.
Also, congratulations on a fabulous reign from Fawn and Texas T, we appreciate your loyalty to our Krewe so much!
Many thanks to Mark Cummings and the Al's On 7th staff for allowing the Showplace with Space to be the stage where history has been made for several years now.
Thank you to Birmingham AIDS Outreach for providing an interview space the morning of the pageant. We, and our community, appreciate you more than you know.
Thank you to our emcees, Cierra Symone Campbell and Imberli, for being the entertainment professionals they are and keeping the pageant moving right along. We value your work greatly!
And thank you to all the formers who entertained all weekend, you truly showed why this title has endured for 50 years and how it will for 50 more.
Now, we look forward to supporting our representatives as they go on to compete at National Apollo on November the 21st in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. More info and details to come!
08/24/2026
This evening's Final Tabulations ~ Thank you to all of our contestants. Congratulations to Ean and Jawakatema!
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Sy’ria Synclaire
Miss National Apollo 2026
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Presentation - The Midas Touch ✨
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Fawn
Miss Apollo Birmingham 2026
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Texas T
Mr. Apollo Birmingham 2026
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08/23/2026
The stage is set and we are mere hours away from welcoming in our new Mr. And Miss Apollo Birmingham to continue the legacy! Join us as Apollo’s Golden Journey takes us from the shadows to the spotlight! ✨
08/23/2026
Interviews are underway and we are so excited for Apollo’s Golden Journey to continue with our 50th Annual Mr. And Miss Apollo Pageant tonight at Al's On 7th. Contest begins at 7pm.
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