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Taylor Swift's Eras Tour brought 58,000 attendees to "Swiftie Clara" Friday night for a marathon first show at Levi's Stadium that blew past an 11 p.m. curfew and drew thousands more fans outside the venue.

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Taylor Swift's Eras Tour brought 58,000 attendees to "Swiftie Clara" Friday night for a marathon first show at Levi's Stadium that blew past an 11 p.m. curfew and drew thousands more fans outside the venue.

As the South Bay city braces for a second night of Swiftie mania, here's a look at some highlights from Eras kickoff in Santa Clara.

As the South Bay city braces for a second night of Swiftie mania, here's a look at some highlights from Eras kickoff in Santa Clara.

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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JULY 28: EDITORIAL USE ONLY Taylor Swift performs onstage during Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour at Levi's Stadium on July 28, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/TAS23/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management )

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/GettyImages-1577900735.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-186416"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Taylor Swift on her first of two sold-out shows at Levi's Stadium</figcaption></figure>

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SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JULY 28: EDITORIAL USE ONLY Fans attend as Taylor Swift performs onstage during Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour at Levi's Stadium on July 28, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/TAS23/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management )

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/GettyImages-1578298888.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-186417"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Fans turned out in costume and met the singer with standing ovations.</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/GettyImages-1578298591.jpg?w=2500" alt="" class="wp-image-186418"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A fairytale-themed set served as backdrop to the three-and-a-half-hour show. </figcaption></figure>

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JULY 28: EDITORIAL USE ONLY Este Haim, Taylor Swift, Danielle Haim and Alana Haim perform onstage during Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour at Levi's Stadium on July 28, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/TAS23/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management )

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/GettyImages-1577807901.jpg?w=2500" alt="" class="wp-image-186419"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Este Haim, Taylor Swift, Danielle Haim and Alana Haim perform onstage during the Eras Tour kickoff at Levi's Stadium.</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/GettyImages-1578296965.jpg?w=2500" alt="" class="wp-image-186420"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A sold-out crowd, numerous costume changes, and surprise numbers pushed the show well past its scheduled 11 p.m. curfew. </figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/GettyImages-1577900737.jpg?w=1667" alt="" class="wp-image-186423"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Santa Clara deemed Swift its honorary mayor for the night.</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/GettyImages-1578298053.jpg?w=1552" alt="" class="wp-image-186424"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">By the time the show wrapped up at 11:38 p.m. Friday, Swift had performed some 40 songs for an audience that largly stayed standing for the duration of the show. </figcaption></figure>

Photos: Taylor Swift’s curfew-breaking first night at Levi’s Stadium

George Kelly

So you’ve got a highly sought-after and likely very expensive ticket to Taylor Swift's record-breaking <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/07/18/taylor-swift-tour-san-francisco-supervisor-heralds-bay-areas-new-overlord/">Eras Tour</a> this weekend at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara—lucky you! But, if you’ve volunteered to drive to the concert, you'll have to park somewhere. Spots are vanishing by the hour—and ballooning in price.

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So you’ve got a highly sought-after and likely very expensive ticket to Taylor Swift's record-breaking <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/07/18/taylor-swift-tour-san-francisco-supervisor-heralds-bay-areas-new-overlord/">Eras Tour</a> this weekend at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara—lucky you! But, if you’ve volunteered to drive to the concert, you'll have to park somewhere. Spots are vanishing by the hour—and ballooning in price.

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A survey of <a href="https://www.stubhub.com/parking-passes-only-taylor-swift-santa-clara-tickets-7-28-2023/event/151197068/?quantity=1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">StubHub prices</a> Tuesday morning found a range of single-ticket parking passes, with prices ranging from $139 to $625, most of which were listed for sale in Levi’s Stadium’s Blue Lot 1 section. But Swifties with <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMpqCRF7TKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">champagne problems</a> could splash out $1,253 for a parking space at the stadium, the most expensive seen on StubHub when The Standard checked on Tuesday morning. Prices vary depending on how many ticket holders you have in your vehicle.&nbsp;

A survey of <a href="https://www.stubhub.com/parking-passes-only-taylor-swift-santa-clara-tickets-7-28-2023/event/151197068/?quantity=1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">StubHub prices</a> Tuesday morning found a range of single-ticket parking passes, with prices ranging from $139 to $625, most of which were listed for sale in Levi’s Stadium’s Blue Lot 1 section. But Swifties with <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMpqCRF7TKg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">champagne problems</a> could splash out $1,253 for a parking space at the stadium, the most expensive seen on StubHub when The Standard checked on Tuesday morning. Prices vary depending on how many ticket holders you have in your vehicle.&nbsp;

Single-ticket prices in Levi’s Green and Red lots were listed&nbsp;between $195 and $217 on Stubhub. Double-ticket spaces started at $142 in the Blue Lot, crept up to $233 in the Red section, and topped out at $256 in the Green parking area.

Single-ticket prices in Levi’s Green and Red lots were listed&nbsp;between $195 and $217 on Stubhub. Double-ticket spaces started at $142 in the Blue Lot, crept up to $233 in the Red section, and topped out at $256 in the Green parking area.

The San Francisco 49ers take on the Denver Broncos during a preseason game at Levi's Stadium on August 17, 2014.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/GettyImages-453751468.jpg?w=1024" alt="" class="wp-image-162356"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The San Francisco 49ers take on the Denver Broncos during a preseason game at Levi's Stadium in 2014.</figcaption></figure>

As of Tuesday morning, secondary ticket marketplace <a href="https://www.viagogo.com/Concert-Tickets/Country-and-Folk-Music/Taylor-Swift-Tickets/E-151197068?qty=1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Viagogo</a> listed just over 70 single-ticket and about 60 double-ticket parking passes, ranging in price from $149 to $250, for Friday's show. Saturday's show listed about 130 single-ticket and about 120 double-ticket parking passes, ranging from $110 in either Blue Lot 1 or a lot at 2700 Mission College Blvd., just under a mile from the stadium.&nbsp;

As of Tuesday morning, secondary ticket marketplace <a href="https://www.viagogo.com/Concert-Tickets/Country-and-Folk-Music/Taylor-Swift-Tickets/E-151197068?qty=1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Viagogo</a> listed just over 70 single-ticket and about 60 double-ticket parking passes, ranging in price from $149 to $250, for Friday's show. Saturday's show listed about 130 single-ticket and about 120 double-ticket parking passes, ranging from $110 in either Blue Lot 1 or a lot at 2700 Mission College Blvd., just under a mile from the stadium.&nbsp;

VividSeats offered a range of single-, double- and four-ticket parking passes, starting from $137 for <a href="https://www.vividseats.com/taylor-swift-parking-tickets-santa-clara-levis-stadium-parking-7-28-2023--concerts-pop/production/4189780" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Friday's show</a> in Blue Lot 1, $193 for Green Lot spaces and $204 for Red Lot spaces. For <a href="https://www.vividseats.com/taylor-swift-parking-tickets-santa-clara-levis-stadium-parking-7-29-2023--concerts-pop/production/4181025" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Saturday's show</a>, the cheapest of the stadium's Blue Lot 1 spaces started around $106, with Green Lot 3 spaces starting at $179 and Red Lot spaces at $199.&nbsp;

VividSeats offered a range of single-, double- and four-ticket parking passes, starting from $137 for <a href="https://www.vividseats.com/taylor-swift-parking-tickets-santa-clara-levis-stadium-parking-7-28-2023--concerts-pop/production/4189780" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Friday's show</a> in Blue Lot 1, $193 for Green Lot spaces and $204 for Red Lot spaces. For <a href="https://www.vividseats.com/taylor-swift-parking-tickets-santa-clara-levis-stadium-parking-7-29-2023--concerts-pop/production/4181025" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Saturday's show</a>, the cheapest of the stadium's Blue Lot 1 spaces started around $106, with Green Lot 3 spaces starting at $179 and Red Lot spaces at $199.&nbsp;

The $106 tickets were the cheapest nearby parking spots The Standard was able to find on Tuesday morning.&nbsp;

The $106 tickets were the cheapest nearby parking spots The Standard was able to find on Tuesday morning.&nbsp;

ParkWhiz is offering spaces near San Jose International Airport for $6.25—however, that is some three miles away—at 2025 Gateway Place. SpotHero’s spaces appeared to be sold out by Tuesday morning.

ParkWhiz is offering spaces near San Jose International Airport for $6.25—however, that is some three miles away—at 2025 Gateway Place. SpotHero’s spaces appeared to be sold out by Tuesday morning.

Some Swifties will opt to ride public transport to the event. The options are many and include <a href="https://twitter.com/SFBART/status/1683906772837494784" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BART</a>, <a href="https://www.caltrain.com/event/taylor-swift" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Caltrain</a>, <a href="https://www.capitolcorridor.org/blogs/get_on_board/take-the-capitol-corridor-to-see-taylor-swift-beyonce-and-ed-sheeran-at-levis-stadium-2023/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Capitol Corridor</a>, Altamont Commuter Express and <a href="https://www.vta.org/taylor-swift" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Valley Transportation Authority’s</a> networks.&nbsp;

Some Swifties will opt to ride public transport to the event. The options are many and include <a href="https://twitter.com/SFBART/status/1683906772837494784" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BART</a>, <a href="https://www.caltrain.com/event/taylor-swift" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Caltrain</a>, <a href="https://www.capitolcorridor.org/blogs/get_on_board/take-the-capitol-corridor-to-see-taylor-swift-beyonce-and-ed-sheeran-at-levis-stadium-2023/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Capitol Corridor</a>, Altamont Commuter Express and <a href="https://www.vta.org/taylor-swift" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Valley Transportation Authority’s</a> networks.&nbsp;

There are also designated ride-share service pickup and drop-off points. But for fearless Swifites seeking to dance right there in the middle of the parking lot, you’ll have to make the best of the drive to 4900 Marie P. De Bartolo Way. But be prepared. The drive home might require a getaway car.&nbsp;

There are also designated ride-share service pickup and drop-off points. But for fearless Swifites seeking to dance right there in the middle of the parking lot, you’ll have to make the best of the drive to 4900 Marie P. De Bartolo Way. But be prepared. The drive home might require a getaway car.&nbsp;

On a final note, Santa Clara police said they would take an educational approach to <a href="https://twitter.com/SantaClaraPD/status/1682201317811552256" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">enforcing</a> a <a href="https://twitter.com/SantaClaraPD/status/1682201320089079808" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ban</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/SantaClaraPD/status/1683641439564238848" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">tailgating</a> outside the stadium, so concertgoers should plan accordingly.

On a final note, Santa Clara police said they would take an educational approach to <a href="https://twitter.com/SantaClaraPD/status/1682201317811552256" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">enforcing</a> a <a href="https://twitter.com/SantaClaraPD/status/1682201320089079808" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ban</a> on <a href="https://twitter.com/SantaClaraPD/status/1683641439564238848" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">tailgating</a> outside the stadium, so concertgoers should plan accordingly.

Taylor Swift parking: Prepare to pay over $100 at Levi’s Stadium for Eras Tour

Astrid Kane

For anyone in the Bay Area who hasn't blown their entire TayTay budget or allowance on tickets and the <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/07/25/taylor-swift-parking-santa-clara-levis-stadium-eras-tour/">pricey parking at Levi's Stadium</a>, the sought-after <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/155538271929" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">blue Eras Tour crewneck sweatshirt</a> is currently listed on eBay for $350.

Taylor Swift parking: Prepare to pay over $100 at Levi&#8217;s Stadium for Eras Tour

For anyone in the Bay Area who hasn't blown their entire TayTay budget or allowance on tickets and the <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/07/25/taylor-swift-parking-santa-clara-levis-stadium-eras-tour/">pricey parking at Levi's Stadium</a>, the sought-after <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/155538271929" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">blue Eras Tour crewneck sweatshirt</a> is currently listed on eBay for $350.

NBC Bay Area reported Thursday that the blue crewneck had already sold out after official merch stands opened early at Levi's Stadium ahead of the Friday and Saturday night shows.

NBC Bay Area reported Thursday that the blue crewneck had already sold out after official merch stands opened early at Levi's Stadium ahead of the Friday and Saturday night shows.

Requests to Taylor Swift's official merchandise representatives for information on a possible restock in Santa Clara were not returned by publication time.

Requests to Taylor Swift's official merchandise representatives for information on a possible restock in Santa Clara were not returned by publication time.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">🏟️| A countdown was held for the early merch access at <a href="https://twitter.com/LevisStadium?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LevisStadium</a> today!<a href="https://t.co/J2CsGGhx8r">https://t.co/J2CsGGhx8r</a>&mdash; Taylor Swift Updates 🩶 (@swifferupdates) <a href="https://twitter.com/swifferupdates/status/1684674114059943936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2023</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

It's the kind of desperately coveted item that's <a href="https://store.taylorswift.com/collections/taylor-swift-the-eras-tour-collection">only available at venues where Swift performs</a>, and superfans are waiting for hours ahead of her two shows at the arena tonight and tomorrow in the hopes of buying one for around $75.

It's the kind of desperately coveted item that's <a href="https://store.taylorswift.com/collections/taylor-swift-the-eras-tour-collection">only available at venues where Swift performs</a>, and superfans are waiting for hours ahead of her two shows at the arena tonight and tomorrow in the hopes of buying one for around $75.

Even the Swifties who found success in snatching a sweatshirt appear stupefied by their good fortune.

Even the Swifties who found success in snatching a sweatshirt appear stupefied by their good fortune.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">I GOT A BLUE CREWNECK WTF&mdash; TAYCOUVER N2 (@iSexTaylor) <a href="https://twitter.com/iSexTaylor/status/1682904735727370242?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 23, 2023</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Allegedly, even pop royalty Haim can't get their hands on one—even if they're sharing a stage with Swift at Levi's Stadium.

Allegedly, even pop royalty Haim can't get their hands on one—even if they're sharing a stage with Swift at Levi's Stadium.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">even haim cant get the blue eras crewneck&mdash; alexis :) (@lexfangirls) <a href="https://twitter.com/lexfangirls/status/1684881829919444992?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2023</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Anyone disappointed that they won't be able to wear one of the decidedly understated crewnecks may have to wait until the next <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2022/11/21/taylor-rave-coming-to-downtown-san-francisco/">Taylor Swift rave comes to San Francisco</a> or solicit a hand-me-down by holding up a cardboard sign on a freeway off-ramp in the <a href="https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/article277517708.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">newly renamed city of "Swiftie Clara."</a>

&#8216;A Taylor Swift Rave&#8217; coming to downtown San Francisco

Anyone disappointed that they won't be able to wear one of the decidedly understated crewnecks may have to wait until the next <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2022/11/21/taylor-rave-coming-to-downtown-san-francisco/">Taylor Swift rave comes to San Francisco</a> or solicit a hand-me-down by holding up a cardboard sign on a freeway off-ramp in the <a href="https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/article277517708.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">newly renamed city of "Swiftie Clara."</a>

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">still looking for a blue eras crewneck, im so sad 😭&mdash; r a e l y n ⸆⸉ (@swiftfairy_13) <a href="https://twitter.com/swiftfairy_13/status/1684946802317967361?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 28, 2023</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Earlier this summer, Swift reportedly <a href="https://nypost.com/2023/06/01/taylor-swift-2nd-richest-self-made-woman-in-music-forbes/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">became the second wealthiest self-made woman in music</a>, with her estimated net worth of $740 million surpassing Beyoncé and Madonna but still far behind No. 1 Rihanna.

Earlier this summer, Swift reportedly <a href="https://nypost.com/2023/06/01/taylor-swift-2nd-richest-self-made-woman-in-music-forbes/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">became the second wealthiest self-made woman in music</a>, with her estimated net worth of $740 million surpassing Beyoncé and Madonna but still far behind No. 1 Rihanna.

A screen grab of a Taylor Swift Eras Tour blue crewneck sweatshirt listed on eBay for $350. 

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Other Eras Tour blue crewneck sweatshirts were listed for sale on Poshmark for between $200 and $250 on Friday morning.

Other Eras Tour blue crewneck sweatshirts were listed for sale on Poshmark for between $200 and $250 on Friday morning.

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Calling attention to a national political and cultural touchstone of the times, San Francisco Supervisor Matt Dorsey is urging the city to proclaim July 28 and 29 as Taylor Swift Weekend to coincide with her performances at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.&nbsp;

Calling attention to a national political and cultural touchstone of the times, San Francisco Supervisor Matt Dorsey is urging the city to proclaim July 28 and 29 as Taylor Swift Weekend to coincide with her performances at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.&nbsp;

“As you may know all too well, Taylor Swift is a music industry icon and an advocate for change,” Dorsey said, citing the singer-songwriter’s turn toward liberal activism since 2018, and describing her as “a once-in-a-generation talent who has captivated people like a fireworks show.”

“As you may know all too well, Taylor Swift is a music industry icon and an advocate for change,” Dorsey said, citing the singer-songwriter’s turn toward liberal activism since 2018, and describing her as “a once-in-a-generation talent who has captivated people like a fireworks show.”

Most recently, Swift used her platform to urge fellow Tennesseeans to get to the polls early and vote in special elections.&nbsp;

Most recently, Swift used her platform to urge fellow Tennesseeans to get to the polls early and vote in special elections.&nbsp;

Memphis Rep. Justin Pearson, recently expelled from the state house for allegedly violating rules of decorum while protesting lawmakers' refusal to pass gun safety laws, is running for his seat <a href="https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/politics/elections/early-voting-memphis-tennessee-house-district-86-special-election/522-2933ef67-4673-462d-b80a-45982693932b" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">in a special election</a> after being reinstated. The Democrat faces challenger Jeff Johnston.&nbsp;

Memphis Rep. Justin Pearson, recently expelled from the state house for allegedly violating rules of decorum while protesting lawmakers' refusal to pass gun safety laws, is running for his seat <a href="https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/politics/elections/early-voting-memphis-tennessee-house-district-86-special-election/522-2933ef67-4673-462d-b80a-45982693932b" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">in a special election</a> after being reinstated. The Democrat faces challenger Jeff Johnston.&nbsp;

In <a href="https://variety.com/2020/music/news/taylor-swift-political-song-documentary-miss-americana-1203473948/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">a 2020 Variety interview</a>, Swift said her disappointment over the 2018 midterm election results in her home state inspired her song “Only the Young,” which accompanied her concert documentary film Miss Americana.

In <a href="https://variety.com/2020/music/news/taylor-swift-political-song-documentary-miss-americana-1203473948/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">a 2020 Variety interview</a>, Swift said her disappointment over the 2018 midterm election results in her home state inspired her song “Only the Young,” which accompanied her concert documentary film Miss Americana.

“I saw a lot of young people’s hopes dashed,” Swift says in the interview. “And I found that to be particularly tragic, because young people are the people who feel the worst effects of gun violence, and student loans and trying to figure out how to start their lives and how to pay their bills, and climate change, and are we going to war—all these horrific situations that we find ourselves facing right now.”

“I saw a lot of young people’s hopes dashed,” Swift says in the interview. “And I found that to be particularly tragic, because young people are the people who feel the worst effects of gun violence, and student loans and trying to figure out how to start their lives and how to pay their bills, and climate change, and are we going to war—all these horrific situations that we find ourselves facing right now.”

A global superstar, Swift maintains a home in Nashville as well as in New York, Los Angeles and Rhode Island.&nbsp;

A global superstar, Swift maintains a home in Nashville as well as in New York, Los Angeles and Rhode Island.&nbsp;

District 6 Supervisor Matt Dorsey, center, and San Francisco Public Works workers and District 6 volunteers stand on a street corner during a community cleaning and beautification day near the intersection of Mission St. and 8th St. on October 15, 2022. | Kori Suzuki for The Standard

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Dorsey accompanied his introduction to the Taylor Swift Weekend idea with a speech infused with the pop star’s lyrical references and citing the influence of “the Taylor Swift lobby” with his legislative staff, “four passionate Swifties in my office to whom I committed to be fearless before August slips away into a moment of time.”

Dorsey accompanied his introduction to the Taylor Swift Weekend idea with a speech infused with the pop star’s lyrical references and citing the influence of “the Taylor Swift lobby” with his legislative staff, “four passionate Swifties in my office to whom I committed to be fearless before August slips away into a moment of time.”

Despite being seemingly carried away during the speech, Dorsey later told The Standard the reference “was an inside joke” and “rest assured there is no ‘Big Taylor.’”

Despite being seemingly carried away during the speech, Dorsey later told The Standard the reference “was an inside joke” and “rest assured there is no ‘Big Taylor.’”

That said, Taylor Swift’s record-breaking “Eras” tour is having a big impact on local economies, boosting hotel bookings in places like <a href="https://komonews.com/news/local/taylor-swift-seattle-concert-show-eras-tour-lumen-field-stadium-washington-music-boost-economy-tickets-resale-hotel-revenue-bookings-flights-oregon-montana-idaho-vancouver-british-columbia-canada-king-county" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seattle</a> and <a href="https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/taylor-swift-eras-tour-boosting-hotel-industry-economy-federal-reserve-1235371670/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia</a>, the latter stop earning the notice of the region’s <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/taylor-swifts-eras-tour-boosting-210919967.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Federal Reserve Bank</a>.&nbsp;

That said, Taylor Swift’s record-breaking “Eras” tour is having a big impact on local economies, boosting hotel bookings in places like <a href="https://komonews.com/news/local/taylor-swift-seattle-concert-show-eras-tour-lumen-field-stadium-washington-music-boost-economy-tickets-resale-hotel-revenue-bookings-flights-oregon-montana-idaho-vancouver-british-columbia-canada-king-county" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Seattle</a> and <a href="https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/taylor-swift-eras-tour-boosting-hotel-industry-economy-federal-reserve-1235371670/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia</a>, the latter stop earning the notice of the region’s <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/news/taylor-swifts-eras-tour-boosting-210919967.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Federal Reserve Bank</a>.&nbsp;

Tickets for Swift’s Bay Area dates first went on sale last November, and the shock of initial demand caused <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2022/11/17/ticketmaster-cancels-fridays-general-public-taylor-swift-ticket-sale/">a massive meltdown at Ticketmaster</a>.&nbsp;

Ticketmaster cancels Friday&#8217;s general public Taylor Swift ticket sale

Tickets for Swift’s Bay Area dates first went on sale last November, and the shock of initial demand caused <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2022/11/17/ticketmaster-cancels-fridays-general-public-taylor-swift-ticket-sale/">a massive meltdown at Ticketmaster</a>.&nbsp;

State governors <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/07/12/governors-taylor-swift-eras-tour/70407454007/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">are now wooing</a> Swift. So are newly ascendant liberal political leaders <a href="https://www.billboard.com/music/concerts/pita-limjaroenrat-taylor-swift-eras-tour-thailand-1235367760/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">in Thailand</a>.&nbsp;

State governors <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/07/12/governors-taylor-swift-eras-tour/70407454007/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">are now wooing</a> Swift. So are newly ascendant liberal political leaders <a href="https://www.billboard.com/music/concerts/pita-limjaroenrat-taylor-swift-eras-tour-thailand-1235367760/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">in Thailand</a>.&nbsp;

Dorsey did, in fact, refer to the economic aspects of the Swift phenomenon in his wistful, whimsical introductory speech, which is definitely worth a watch.&nbsp;

Dorsey did, in fact, refer to the economic aspects of the Swift phenomenon in his wistful, whimsical introductory speech, which is definitely worth a watch.&nbsp;

“Although the concert will take place in our south, there is an invisible string tying Levi's Stadium to San Francisco,” Dorsey riffed during roll call. “As the supervisor representing a district known for many tourist destinations, I know places that will welcome the foot traffic and business.&nbsp;

“Although the concert will take place in our south, there is an invisible string tying Levi's Stadium to San Francisco,” Dorsey riffed during roll call. “As the supervisor representing a district known for many tourist destinations, I know places that will welcome the foot traffic and business.&nbsp;

“Colleagues, let’s not make this a cruel summer but one where sparks fly, and we can be in a state of grace.”&nbsp;

“Colleagues, let’s not make this a cruel summer but one where sparks fly, and we can be in a state of grace.”&nbsp;

Swifties shattered South Bay public transit ridership records on the first night of the Eras Tour at Levi's Stadium.

Swifties shattered South Bay public transit ridership records on the first night of the Eras Tour at Levi's Stadium.

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority said it tallied close to 25,000 boardings for Taylor Swift’s kickoff Bay Area performance in the concert series, which drew something on the order of 58,000 attendees to the House of 49ers on Friday.

The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority said it tallied close to 25,000 boardings for Taylor Swift’s kickoff Bay Area performance in the concert series, which drew something on the order of 58,000 attendees to the House of 49ers on Friday.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Swifties pouring out of <a href="https://twitter.com/LevisStadium?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LevisStadium</a> after <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Erastour?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Erastour</a> Friday night concert. Smashing ridership records w/ an estimated 25K boardings. <a href="https://t.co/DUX4tR81GQ">pic.twitter.com/DUX4tR81GQ</a>&mdash; VTA (@VTA) <a href="https://twitter.com/VTA/status/1685180953692700673?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 29, 2023</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

That’s well beyond the VTA’s previous record of 15,000 boardings for the 2015 NHL Winter Classic and more than double the 10,000 passengers who relied on the transit agency to get to Levi’s for the 2016 Super Bowl. &nbsp;

That’s well beyond the VTA’s previous record of 15,000 boardings for the 2015 NHL Winter Classic and more than double the 10,000 passengers who relied on the transit agency to get to Levi’s for the 2016 Super Bowl. &nbsp;

A VTA spokesperson said the agency anticipated the historic turnout after seeing ridership in other jurisdictions triple in some cases and has been preparing for this weekend since spring.

A VTA spokesperson said the agency anticipated the historic turnout after seeing ridership in other jurisdictions triple in some cases and has been preparing for this weekend since spring.

VTA says it bolstered capacity for the Eras Tour by 30% while BART is also running extra trains for Swift's two-night foray into the Bay Area, which continues tonight with another sold-out show at Levi's Stadium.

VTA says it bolstered capacity for the Eras Tour by 30% while BART is also running extra trains for Swift's two-night foray into the Bay Area, which continues tonight with another sold-out show at Levi's Stadium.

READ MORE: <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/07/29/photos-taylor-swifts-curfew-breaking-1st-night-at-levis-stadium/">Taylor's Swift's Curfew-Breaking First Night at Levi's Stadium</a>

Photos: Taylor Swift&#8217;s curfew-breaking first night at Levi&#8217;s Stadium

READ MORE: <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/07/29/photos-taylor-swifts-curfew-breaking-1st-night-at-levis-stadium/">Taylor's Swift's Curfew-Breaking First Night at Levi's Stadium</a>

Despite the historic crowds descending on the South Bay city that christened itself "Swiftie Clara" for the weekend, Santa Clara police Lt. Phan Cuong said his department made just three arrests Friday night.

Despite the historic crowds descending on the South Bay city that christened itself "Swiftie Clara" for the weekend, Santa Clara police Lt. Phan Cuong said his department made just three arrests Friday night.

"The fans were amazing last night," Cuong told The Standard. "TS and her fans sang all the songs in unison in the perfect California weather in an amazing venue at Levi’s Stadium. Please don't let these minor arrests take away from 57K+ Swifties who made this a peaceful and amazing night for all."

"The fans were amazing last night," Cuong told The Standard. "TS and her fans sang all the songs in unison in the perfect California weather in an amazing venue at Levi’s Stadium. Please don't let these minor arrests take away from 57K+ Swifties who made this a peaceful and amazing night for all."

For information about how to get to and from the venue by VTA and BART, click <a href="https://www.vta.org/taylor-swift">here</a> and <a href="https://www.bart.gov/news/articles/2023/news20230720-0">here</a>, respectively.

For information about how to get to and from the venue by VTA and BART, click <a href="https://www.vta.org/taylor-swift">here</a> and <a href="https://www.bart.gov/news/articles/2023/news20230720-0">here</a>, respectively.

Taylor Swift fans smash ridership records for South Bay public transit

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