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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. 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 organized
by Mr. Roland Dobson, the organization staged its first Bal Masque in 1977, "The Shady Ladies Ball." In keeping with our traditions,
Apollo de Lafayette has staged the following annual Bal Masque:
II - 1978 - The Calendar Girls Ball
III -
1979 - The French Ball
IV - 1980 - Heaven on the Nile
V - 1981 - A Tribute to William Shakespeare
VI
- 1982 - A Caravan to Xanadu
VII - 1983 - Camelot
VIII - 1984 - A Tribute to Roy G. Biv
IX - 1985
- Aztec Gods and Goddesses
X - 1986 - Rapture of the Deep
XI - 1987 - Fairy Tales and Nursery Rhymes
XII
- 1988 - The Faberge Collection
XIII - 1989 - What's Cooking
XIV - 1990 - Le Jardin Mystique
XV -
1991 - Music
XVI - 1992 - Snap Shots from Our Album
XVII - 1993 - Birds in a Gilded Cage
XVIII - January
14, 1994 - Proudly We Serve
XIX - Feburary 10, 1995 - The Grand Tour - Travel Extraordinaire
XX - January
19, 1996 - Celebrating 20 Years of Apollo: I'll Drink To That!
XXI - January 12, 1997 - Apollo's Works D'Art
XXII
- January 11, 1998 - The Apollo Tabloid: Inquiring Minds Need To Know!
XXIII - January 08, 1999 - Looking Good!
XXIV
- January 27, 2000 - Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is?
XXV - January 19, 2001 - Our 25th Silver Anniversary
Bal Masque
XXVI - December 31, 2001 - Let's Party - New Years' Eve 2002
XXVII - January 04, 2003 - Bug Off
XXVIII - January 29, 2004 - Sealed With A Kiss! The Apollo Stamp Collection
XXIX - January 7, 2005 - Strip
Search
XXX - Feburary 11, 2006 - We Will Rock You!
XXXI - Saturday, February 3, 2007 - "Weather or Not!"
XXXII- Monday, December 31, 2007 - God, Goddesses, Kings, and of course... Queens
XXXIII
- Friday, Feburary 20, 2009 - Apollo Explores the Western Frontier
Through its thirty three years of existence, the
Mystic Krewe of Apollo de Lafayette has grown in membership and activities. As of this date, the Krewe has a membership of
thirty nine men. Each year, the Krewe holds a "rush" party to invite interested gay men into membership. The Krewe holds monthly
meetings and yearly events, such as the Decadent Party and Mr. & Miss Apollo Contest and participates in several community
charitable activities, such as, The Best Dressed Ball, Red Ribbon Day, and Friends United.
The thirty three coronation
balls to date have inducted sixty two members to royalty status. This regal bond has resulted in the formation of a unique
group within our Krewe, The Royalty Club. Only two members have held the title of both King and Queen Apollo.
Apollo's
history has established its reputation of splendor, creativeness and gaiety in Lafayette. This reputation has also been sustained
in other cities with the formation of associate krewes. We are honored to congratulate Apollo Baton Rouge, Apollo Shreveport,
Apollo Birmingham and Apollo Dallas.
The Mystic Krewe of Apollo de Lafayette continues tradition this year as a member
of the Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association. This alliance with the community will strengthen the Mardi Gras
season in the city of Lafayette. We thank this association for their support of the Krewe of Apollo.
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