# Event Details - **Event Name**: IF THE SHOE FITS Key West Queen of New Years Eve STAR Search: MINNEAPOLIS - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 pm – Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 11:59 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Prize money now TRIPLED to $1500---a regional prize package worth 5k thanks to sponsorships from Alan Beaubien and Gay 90's!About this Event“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 b and with support from , “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 a prize package worth FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS: $500 cash courtesy of Island House Key West, $500 cash from MInneapolis prize sponsor Alan Beaubien and ANOTHER $500 cash from prize sponsor GAY 90's (WOW!!!!!!) plus 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 and enjoy 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 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 DropThe National Champion ALSO Receives a prize package worth 10K:-$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 NYECategories Include1. 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 18+ for entryFor inquiries to compete, e-mail iftheshoefitskw@gmail.comFor more information visit and Discover why the Florida Keys are "Close To Perfect-Far From Normal" at Prizing Courtesy of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council, Bourbon Street Pub, and - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/minneapolis/if-the-shoe-fits-key-west-queen-of-new-years-eve-star-search-minneapolis/100001995025509002 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, lgbt-pride - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 59 minutes - Location: Gay 90's Minneapolis - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Minneapolis - **state**: MN - **country**: United States - **location**: Gay 90's Minneapolis - **lat**: 44.980295 - **long**: -93.2718708 - **full address**: Gay 90's Minneapolis, 408 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: IF THE SHOE FITS Key West Queen of New Years Eve STAR Search: MINNEAPOLIS - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/f555d347a33b3263905e4a2b0ea32a0314c4f7aa9d9da53a11d3407ffcc4d7b7-rimg-w1200-h1200-dceddeda-gmir.jpg?v=1784975351 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is IF THE SHOE FITS Key West Queen of New Years Eve STAR Search: MINNEAPOLIS being held? - **A:** IF THE SHOE FITS Key West Queen of New Years Eve STAR Search: MINNEAPOLIS takes place on Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 pm to Thu, 10 Sep, 2026 at 11:59 pm at Gay 90's Minneapolis, 408 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing IF THE SHOE FITS Key West Queen of New Years Eve STAR Search: MINNEAPOLIS? - **A:** IF THE SHOE FITS Key West Queen of New Years Eve STAR Search: MINNEAPOLIS is organized by If the Shoe Fits Key West. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "IF THE SHOE FITS Key West Queen of New Years Eve STAR Search: MINNEAPOLIS", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/f555d347a33b3263905e4a2b0ea32a0314c4f7aa9d9da53a11d3407ffcc4d7b7-rimg-w1200-h1200-dceddeda-gmir.jpg?v=1784975351", "startDate": "2026-09-10T22:00:00-05:00", "endDate": "2026-09-10T23:59:00-05:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/minneapolis/if-the-shoe-fits-key-west-queen-of-new-years-eve-star-search-minneapolis/100001995025509002", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Gay 90's Minneapolis", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "408 Hennepin Avenue", "postalCode": "55401", "addressLocality": "Minneapolis", "addressRegion": "MN", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "44.980295", "longitude": "-93.2718708" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Prize money now TRIPLED to $1500---a regional prize package worth 5k thanks to sponsorships from Alan Beaubien and Gay 90's!", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-07-25", "availabilityEnds": "2026-09-10T23:59:00-05:00", "validFrom": "2026-07-25", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/minneapolis/if-the-shoe-fits-key-west-queen-of-new-years-eve-star-search-minneapolis/100001995025509002" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-07-25", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-07-25", "url": "https://allevents.in/minneapolis/if-the-shoe-fits-key-west-queen-of-new-years-eve-star-search-minneapolis/100001995025509002", "price": 0, "name": "RSVP so we know you are coming!" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "If the Shoe Fits Key West", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/if-the-shoe-fits-key-west/26402409", "description": "IF THE SHOE FITS is a new competition to find the next Drag Star for the 28th annual Key West New Years Eve High Heel Shoe Drop, as seen on CNN. 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