Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau welcomes Taylor Swift

And then there were nine. On Thursday evening Taylor Swift some figures entered for Eras Tour shows that are before the concert ends December 8 in Vancouver, Canada.

“Oh Toronto, we’ll be right back,” Swift roared to the packed Roger Center as she walked down the catwalk before pointing to the crowd to cheer. Applause erupted from tens of thousands of fans as her blue and gold bodysuit glittered in the stage lights.

“I really want to spend those nine shows with the most generous, encouraging, welcoming, passionate and excited fans, so we came to see you in Toronto,” she said.

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The singer-songwriter, fresh from home six Grammy nominationsthanked the audience for their support during her 18-year career. Opening act Gracie Abrams talked about how much he enjoyed a nomination with Swift for “Us.” meant for her.

“Earlier this week we were nominated for a Grammy,” Abrams said before completing her set. ‘I found it extra exciting to sing it here with you.’

Before Abrams took the stage, fans took photos of Swift’s production team recognizing Canada’s indigenous people and participating in a centuries-old tradition of recognizing the land.

“We acknowledge that we are performing today at the Rogers Center, located in Treaty 13 Lands – traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit and home to many other nations, including the Anishinaabeg, Haudenosaunee, Chipppewa and Wendat peoples,” the message read. partially.

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Fans of the singer’s eleven eras poured into the closed-roof arena for the first of six shows spread over two weeks. Some Swifties waited hours in the merchandise lines to grab a $95 blue crewneck sweater or a $110 beige hoodie. Others bought catered snacks like “Bejeweled pretzels,” “Lavender Haze cocktails” and “Hello, it’s the popcorn, it’s me.”

The Canadian Prime Minister welcomes Swift

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau thanked the superstar for ending her two-year global show in Canada.

“We are ready for you, @taylorswift13Trudeau tweeted about two hours before the singer took the stage. ‘Good choice to complete the Eras Tour in Canada. Has this always been your end game?”

After Swift announced it more European dates in July 2023, Trudeau campaigned on X, formerly Twitter, for the singer to include Canada as a destination. He tried to seduce her with clever puns, including her song titles.

‘It’s me, hi. I know places in Canada would love to have you. So don’t make it another cruel summer. We hope to see you soon,” he said.

Toronto greeted Swift with open arms. Had police horses friendship bracelets draped around their neck. A 140 feet inflatable bracelet — created by artist Shawn Kolodny in New Orleans – was sent to the Rogers Center in Toronto via Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

In the ultimate exchange of friendship bracelets, the art will most likely make its way to Vancouver’s BC Place Stadium.

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