Key West Rings in 2026 with Red Shoe Drop and New Drag Queen Tradition
WPLG Local 10January 5, 20262 min4,015 views
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- 🥳 Key West is gearing up for its 2026 New Year's Eve celebration, with festivities beginning hours before midnight.
- 📍 The iconic red shoe drop tradition is set to take place on Duval Street.
- ⏰ As of the report, there are 5 hours and 51 minutes until the 2026 new year begins.
Introducing the New New Year's Eve Queen
- 👑 A new drag queen, Mulan Alexander, will take over the role of New Year's Eve queen, following the retirement of a 30-year tradition.
- 👠 The new queen will literally fill "big shoes," stepping into the role after a nationwide search.
- 🎤 Mulan Alexander expressed excitement about being part of the Key West tradition and performing in the red shoe.
The Iconic Red Shoe
- 📏 The famous red shoe is 8 feet long and suspended 15 feet in the air for the drop.
- ⚠️ Rehearsals have confirmed the safety of the shoe drop, and the performer is not afraid of heights.
Entertainment and Broadcast
- 🎶 The event features musical performances, including a throwback to the 80s.
- 📺 Local 10 News will be broadcasting live from Key West, including a special wardrobe change reveal later in the night.
- 📺 Viewers nationwide can tune into the "Coast to Coast Countdown 2026" starting at 11:00 PM for New Year's Eve celebrations across the country.
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