Apollo Ball

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The Apollo Ball is a formal Carnival ball, or bal masque, hosted by the Mystic Krewe of Apollo. It is held on the first weekend of February each year at Boutwell Auditorium. The annual celebration includes a Lieutenant's Party, where the identities of the King and Queen of that year's ball are revealed; a Captain's Party, to welcome out-of-town guests; the ball itself, and a Brunch the next day where the outgoing royals toast their successors.

As the city's largest regular formal event, the ball attracts as many as 1,800 guests, many from out of town.

The formal ball is highlighted by the presentation of tableaux vivants, featuring elaborately-designed costumes worn on stage to represent the ball's theme. Musical and dance performances are often included, as well as the presentation of the King and Queen, and a recognition of the year's winners of the "Mr & Miss Apollo Birmingham" pageant.

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