IF THE SHOE FITS Queen of New Years Eve STAR Search: LA/WEST HOLLYWOOD
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 the 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 West Hollywood/Los Angeles 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 The Abbey Food & Bar and be transported to New Years Eve in Key West with NO COVER and a fantastic show at 7pm featuring reigning IF THE SHOE FITS West Hollywood/LA Champion MISTY VIOLET 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”
·Misty Violet, reigning “If the Shoe Fits” West Hollywood/LA Champion
-Debby Holiday, Chart-topping vocalist and songwriter, former Key West Pride Grand Marshall and past High Heel SHoe Drop headliner
-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+
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Prizing Courtesy of the Monroe County Tourist Development Council, Bourbon Street Pub, and
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