There’s no denying the influence of superstar Taylor Swift, who will be bringing her sold-out Eras Tour to Toronto this November.
Miss Swift has boosted the economy of every city she has performed at, with the Eras Tour generating $5 billion in consumer spending in the U.S. in just six months!
One Toronto councilor has just motioned to welcome Taylor to our city in a grand fashion by temporarily renaming a route “Taylor Swift Way” for the entire month of November.
Jennifer McKelvie, Toronto’s Deputy Mayor, seeks for City Council to approve the display of the honourary street signs from the Rogers Centre to Nathan Phillips Square along John St. and Queen St. W.
Weaving Swift lyrics throughout her request, McKelvie stated “It’s our way to show Taylor she’s the 1 we’ve been waiting for, that she has brought us much happiness and that we will love her evermore.”
In addition, the Toronto sign will also be illuminated in red during the Eras Tour concert dates, which include November 14 – 16 and November 21 – 23 at the Rogers Centre.
Once her Toronto shows are completed, the ‘Taylor Swift Way” signs would be donated to the Daily Bread Food Bank and auctioned off in support of the organization.
The motion will be heard at next week’s Toronto Council meeting.
While it was nearly impossible to snag a ticket to the Eras Tour for so many fans, there’s going to be tons of Swift-themed events going on in the city so you don’t suffer from too much FOMO!
A huge “Taylgate” is coming to the Metro Convention Centre during all of her show dates, with friendship-bracelet making, music, dancing, games, photo ops, and so much more.
You can also catch a Taylor Swift-themed Candlelight Concert at an iconic venue in the city, featuring a string quarter performing classical renditions of her iconic hits.