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The Mystic Krewe of Apollo de Lafayette is a Mardi Gras krewe based in Lafayette, LA. We have been keeping the culture and tradition of Mardi Gras alive and on full display for all to see. Our signature event is our annual bal masque, held each year, typically in February, at the Cajundome Convention Center. Special congrats to our new royalty, King Apollo XLVII, Jay Frost, and Queen Apollo XLVII, Kevin Doerr. Enjoy your year! You were absolutely stunning! Look for our Royalty Pics and article in The Advocate on Sunday, February 4, 2024 and pictures of all of our costumes in the Mardi Gras specialty insert in The Advocate on Sunday, February 11, 2024. Pre-Order Deadline is 12 Noon on February 7, 2025. Please visit the specifc catering portal for the Krewe of Apollo Ball to place all orders before the pre-order deadline. . Guests who are unable to place an order by the pre-order deadline can place an order the night of the ev The Mystic Krewe of Apollo was founded in New Orleans in 1969 to foster brotherhood, unity and equality within our community. The main function was to stage an annual Bal Masque during the Mardi Gras season. In 1976. Apollo became a unique organization with the introduction of a sister krewe, Apollo de Lafayette. Founded and Since Mardi Gras Balls are considered private events, the CAJUNDOME's clear bag policy will not be enforced. All bags and guests are subject to search. Guests are still encouraged to use small handbags or clear bags to speed up the security check-in and limit cross-contamination during bag search. KREWE OF APOLLO. Mardi Gras Ball Date: Saturday, February 15, 2025 Catering Pre-Order Deadline: February 7, 2025. Parade Rolls: March 3, 2025. The Mystic Krewe of Apollo de Lafayette was founded in 1976. The purpose of The Mystic Krewe of Apollo de Lafayette is to foster brotherhood, unity and equality within our community. The Mystic Krewe of Apollo de Lafayette is a Mardi Gras krewe that has been keeping the culture and tradition of Mardi Gras alive and on full display. Its signature event is the annual bal masque. The Mystic Krewe of Apollo de New Orleans is a Mardi Gras Krewe for the LGBTQ+ community and its allies. Focused on the principles of service, duty and honor, MKA-NOLA is a nonprofit corporation, as well as a federally recognized public charity. Apollo Ball Themes. The Mystic Krewe of Apollo - Birmingham has a rich 40+ year history of presenting spectacular annual Mardi Gras balls. The very first Bal Masque was held in 1977 at the Roma Country Club in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. The rest, as they say, is history! The Mystic Krewe of Apollo de Lafayette was founded in 1976. The purpose of The Mystic Krewe of Apollo de Lafayette is to foster brotherhood, unity and equality within our community. The organization presents an Annual Bal Masque and related festivities in celebration of Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras parades will start rolling through the streets of Baldwin County on Feb. 21 with the Apollo’s Mystic Ladies. Most Mardi Gras organizations have balls that go along with the theme of 1988: Apollo Ball XII, with a "Showtime" theme, was organized by Buddy Robbins. Steve Thomas and Bill Johnston were King and Queen. 1989: Apollo Ball XIII, a "Mardi Gras Masquerade" captained by Henry Levins, featured Billy Cox as King and Jimmy Walker as Queen. 1990: Apollo Ball XIV. Captain Bill Johnson presented "A Night in Troy" with King Apollo’s Mystic Ladies (Daphne Civic Center) Order of Inca (Mobile Convention Center) Order of Mardi Gras Maskers (Fort Whiting) Saturday, February 22. Krewe du Cirque (Fairhope VFW) Knights of Ecor Rouge (Fairhope Civic Center) Krewe of Marry Mates (Mobile Cruise Terminal) Krewe of Mullet Mates (Oak Hollow Farm) Maids of Mirth (Crown Hall) Join us at the next bal masque event! See a current krewe member for ticket details. Bal Masque XLIX - Saturday January 31, 2026 Cajundome Convention Center in Lafayette, LA 340Days 07Hours 14Minutes 49Seconds The Mystic Krewe of Apollo - Birmingham. Recent Pages. Ball Themes Become a Member of MKA-Birmingham Mardi Gras and the Mystic Krewe of Apollo - Birmingham Since Mardi Gras Balls are considered private events, the CAJUNDOME's clear bag policy will not be enforced. All bags and guests are subject to search. Guests are still encouraged to use small handbags or clear bags to speed up the security check-in and limit cross-contamination during bag search. Apollo Ball Themes. The Mystic Krewe of Apollo - Birmingham has a rich 40+ year history of presenting spectacular annual Mardi Gras balls. The very first Bal Masque was held in 1977 at the Roma Country Club in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. The rest, as they say, is history! Since Mardi Gras Balls are considered private events, the CAJUNDOME's clear bag policy will not be enforced. All bags and guests are subject to search. Guests are still encouraged to use small handbags or clear bags to speed up the security check-in and limit cross-contamination during bag search. The Krewe of Apollo hosted its annual Mardi Gras ball on January 21 at the Raising Cane’s River Center. RELATED ARTICLES MORE FROM AUTHOR. Learn about the American Check out who is attending exhibiting speaking schedule & agenda reviews timing entry ticket fees. 2024 edition of Krewe of Apollo Mardi Gras Ball will be held at New Orleans Convention Center Hall J, New Orleans starting on 13th January. It is a 1 day event organised by sailors and will conclude on 13-Jan-2024.
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