Chasity Combs and Shaquenna King dance during the Krewe’s inaugural Mardi Gras Ball at the Natchez Convention Center. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

Sharlotte Dotson watches as the Mystique Krewe of Natchez royalty enters the room during the inaugural Mardi Gras Ball Saturday at the Natchez Convention Center. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

Raven Hargrave lifts her glass to toast the first Mystique Krewe of Natchez King and Queen Saturday during the Krewe’s inaugural Mardi Gras Ball at the Natchez Convention Center. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

The crowd stands up to dance Saturday during the Mystique Krewe of Natchez’s inaugural Mardi Gras Ball at the Natchez Convention Center. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

Kristie Jackson checks her dress before walking out to greet the crowd during the Mystique Krewe of Natchez’s inaugural Mardi Gras Ball Saturday at the Natchez Convention Center. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

Devlie Gales Sr., King of Mystique Krewe of Natchez waves to the crowd while he promenades with the Queen, Monica Smith during the Mystique Krewe of Natchez’s inaugural Mardi Gras Ball Saturday at the Natchez Convention Center. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

Monica Smith, Queen of Mystique Krewe of Natchez is crowned during the Mystique Krewe of Natchez’s inaugural Mardi Gras Ball Saturday at the Natchez Convention Center. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

Devlie Gales Sr., King of Mystique Krewe of Natchez waves to the crowd while he promenades with the Queen, Monica Smith during the Mystique Krewe of Natchez’s inaugural Mardi Gras Ball Saturday at the Natchez Convention Center. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

Jennifer Minor Johnson sits next to Bryan McKnight before they greet the crowd during the Krewe’s inaugural Mardi Gras Ball at the Natchez Convention Center. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

Chasity Combs and Shaquenna King dance during the Krewe’s inaugural Mardi Gras Ball at the Natchez Convention Center. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

The crowd stands up to dance Saturday during the Mystique Krewe of Natchez’s inaugural Mardi Gras Ball at the Natchez Convention Center. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)

Jasmine Wilson, and Kristie Jackson assists Tomekia Goings Saturday during the Krewe’s inaugural Mardi Gras Ball at the Natchez Convention Center. (Nicole Hester / The Natchez Democrat)