If The Shoe Fits – Gay 90’s Minneapolis
2nd Annual Search for the next QUEEN OF NEW YEARS EVE!
IF THE SHOE FITS is a new competition in its 2nd year to find the next “Queen of NYE” for the 29th annual Key West New Years Eve High Heel Shoe Drop. Six finalists will be selected for the October 10, 2026 National Finals live in Key West on Duval Street.
Our third stop in the search for the next QUEEN OF NEW YEARS EVE is MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA! Thursday September 10.
Showtime at 10pm – Midnight at Gay 90’s Minneapolis.
Starring, Mulan Alexander, the reigning queen of NYE.
More information at:
Location:
Gay 90’s Minneapolis
408 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55401
America’s Search for the next QUEEN OF NEW YEAR’S EVE! Featuring the reigning IF THE SHOE FITS National Champion/NYE Queen MULAN ALEXANDER
“IF THE SHOE FITS” returns for its second year, offering Professional Entertainers and Drag Stars around the United States the chance to become the STAR of the world-famous Key West High Heel Shoe Drop, one of the world’s most iconic New Year’s Eve celebrations and covered internationally by CNN. Presented by Bourbon Street Pub / New Orleans House and the The Key West Tourism Development Council with support from Island House Key West, “IF THE SHOE FITS” will visit seven cities across the United States between the end of August and October looking for entertainers with outstanding stage presence and the ability to command spectators by the thousands.
The Minneapolis winner will receive $500 cash courtesy of Island House Key West and a 5-day trip to the October 10th, 2026 National Finals with round-trip airfare and accommodations at New Orleans House, the guest house of Bourbon Street Pub and the site of the annual New Years Eve Extravaganza for a chance to succeed reigning IF THE SHOE FITS Champion and current “Queen of New Years Eve” Mulan Alexander of Dallas, TX as the NEW “Queen of New Years and STAR of “Red High Heel Shoe Drop” on December 31st.
RSVP here on Eventbrite to join us at iconic GAY 90’S and be transported to New Years Eve in Key West with NO COVER and a fantastic show at 10pm featuring reigning IF THE SHOE FITS National Champion MULAN ALEXANDER with giveaways and surprises galore.
Judges include:
· JOEY SCHROEDER, creator of the High Heel Shoe Drop and owner of Bourbon Street Pub/New Orleans House Key West, Executive Producer “If the Shoe Fits”
· MULAN ALEXANDER, reigning “If the Shoe Fits” National Champion
· ALAN BEAUBIEN, President Emeritus of the Key West Business Guild, the oldest LGBTQ+ Guild in the country
· Emceed by Global LGBTQ+ Ambassador Patrik G., co-host of the annual High Heel Shoe Drop
The National Champion ALSO Receives
-$2,000 Performance Fee courtesy of Bourbon Street Pub and The Monroe County Tourist Development Council (TDC)
-Five days/Four Nights’ Accommodation at New Orleans House Key West
-Round-trip Airfare to Key West courtesy of Island House
-Custom New Years Eve Costume by Sushi, the Original Queen of NYE
Categories Include
1. Opening Presentation: Tell us why YOU should become the next Queen of New Year’s Eve.
2. Talent Showcase: Show the audience what makes you unforgettable.
3. CNN Couture Interview: Take the stage in your best “Sushi Chic” couture while being interviewed as though you’re appearing live on CNN on New Year’s Eve, in the shoe.
Must be 21+
For inquiries to compete, e-mail iftheshoefitskw@gmail.com
For more information visit http://www.facebook.com/iftheshoefitskw
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Prizing Courtesy of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council, Bourbon Street Pub, and Island House Key West