Queen Falon January takes a minute to breath before making her grand entrance during the Nubian Social Aid and Pleasure Club 8th Annual Tableau Ball at the Natchez Convention Center. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

King Willie Bruce dances with a group of boys before making their entrance during the Nubian Social Aid and Pleasure Club 8th Annual Tableau Ball at the Natchez Convention Center. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Queen, Falon January stands before the crowd during the Nubian Social Aid and Pleasure Club 8th Annual Tableau Ball at the Natchez Convention Center. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

Members of the royal court dance together during the Nubian Social Aid and Pleasure Club 8th Annual Tableau Ball at the Natchez Convention Center. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

The royal court dances together during the Nubian Social Aid and Pleasure Club 8th Annual Tableau Ball at the Natchez Convention Center. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

People take to the dance floor during the Nubian Social Aid and Pleasure Club 8th Annual Tableau Ball at the Natchez Convention Center. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

A woman walks through the crowd with her gown glistening during the Nubian Social Aid and Pleasure Club 8th Annual Tableau Ball at the Natchez Convention Center. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)

People enjoy food and drinks during the Nubian Social Aid and Pleasure Club 8th Annual Tableau Ball at the Natchez Convention Center. (Nicole Hester | The Natchez Democrat)