King, Blane Mire and Queen, Betsy Colebank Mosby stand before the crowd during this year's Krewe of Phoenix Call Out Ball at the Natchez City Auditorium. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat

The Krewe of Phoenix royalty perform before the crowd during this year's Krewe of Phoenix Call Out Ball at the Natchez City Auditorium. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat

King of Krewe of Phoenix Blane Mire makes his entrance during this year's Krewe of Phoenix Call Out Ball at the Natchez City Auditorium. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat

Krewe of Phoenix Queen Betsy Colebank Mosby makes her entrance during this year's Krewe of Phoenix Call Out Ball at the Natchez City Auditorium. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Performers act as security guards for the Queen during this year's Krewe of Phoenix Call Out Ball at the Natchez City Auditorium. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Dancers perform before the Queen makes her entrance during this year's Krewe of Phoenix Call Out Ball at the Natchez City Auditorium. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Senator Bob Dearing blows a kiss to the crowd during this year's Krewe of Phoenix Call Out Ball at the Natchez City Auditorium. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Former Kings and Queens make their grand entrance during this year's Krewe of Phoenix Call Out Ball at the Natchez City Auditorium. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)