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IN PHOTOS | Bejewelled Swifties have their best day

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Taylor Swift is kicking off the final three nights of her Eras Tour concerts in Toronto before heading to Vancouver.

The pop superstar is set to pack the Rogers Centre stadium full of Swifties on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

The artist’s Eras Tour celebrates all 10 of her existing studio albums with a set list of 44 songs. Here’s a look at the Swifties who gathered near the stadium as they channel their inner Tay Tay in all their glitter and glam.

Matt and Ella Hutt pose for a portrait during a ‘Taylegate’ event, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, on Nov. 15, 2024 — night two of Taylor Swift’s six-show Era’s Tour run in Toronto.

Matt and Ella Hutt pose for a portrait during a ‘Taylegate’ event, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, on Nov. 15, 2024 — night two of Taylor Swift’s six-show Era’s Tour run in Toronto.

Matt and Ella Hutt pose during a Taylgate ’24 event at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre ahead of the second show on Nov. 15. The outfits’ pastel colours reflect Swift’s Lover album cover. (Evan Mitsui/CBC)

Ella Smith poses for a portrait during a ‘Taylegate’ event, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, on Nov. 15, 2024 — night two of Taylor Swift’s six-show Era’s Tour run in Toronto. Smith came to Toronto from Virginia with her mother and aunt to be among the Swiftie energy. Ella Smith poses for a portrait during a ‘Taylegate’ event, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, on Nov. 15, 2024 — night two of Taylor Swift’s six-show Era’s Tour run in Toronto. Smith came to Toronto from Virginia with her mother and aunt to be among the Swiftie energy.

Ella Smith poses for a portrait during a ‘Taylegate’ event, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, on Nov. 15, 2024 — night two of Taylor Swift’s six-show Era’s Tour run in Toronto. Smith came to Toronto from Virginia with her mother and aunt to be among the Swiftie energy.

Ella Smith is shown at the Taylgate ’24 event in a ruffled gown that’s similar to what Swift wore in her music video Fortnight. Smith came to Toronto from Virginia with her mother and aunt. (Evan Mitsui/CBC)

Joseph and Jasmine, 7, Williams pose for a portrait during a ‘Taylegate’ event, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, on Nov. 15, 2024 — night two of Taylor Swift’s six-show Era’s Tour run in Toronto.Joseph and Jasmine, 7, Williams pose for a portrait during a ‘Taylegate’ event, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, on Nov. 15, 2024 — night two of Taylor Swift’s six-show Era’s Tour run in Toronto.

Joseph and Jasmine, 7, Williams pose for a portrait during a ‘Taylegate’ event, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, on Nov. 15, 2024 — night two of Taylor Swift’s six-show Era’s Tour run in Toronto.

Joseph and seven-year-old Jasmine Williams of Toronto are decked out for the second of six sold-out shows in the city. (Evan Mitsui/CBC)

Grace Smith stands for a portrait during a ‘Taylegate’ event, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, on Nov. 15, 2024 — night two of Taylor Swift’s six-show Era’s Tour run in Toronto.Grace Smith stands for a portrait during a ‘Taylegate’ event, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, on Nov. 15, 2024 — night two of Taylor Swift’s six-show Era’s Tour run in Toronto.

Grace Smith stands for a portrait during a ‘Taylegate’ event, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, on Nov. 15, 2024 — night two of Taylor Swift’s six-show Era’s Tour run in Toronto.

Grace Smith is shown at the Taylgate event in Toronto. Smith drove seven hours from Virginia with her sister and niece to be near the show and, if they’re lucky, to get last-minute tickets. The sparkly top and lavender fur jacket is an homage to Swift’s Lavender Haze look on stage. (Evan Mitsui/CBC)

Courtney Rudolph stands for a portrait during a ‘Taylegate’ event, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, on Nov. 15, 2024 — night two of Taylor Swift’s six-show Era’s Tour run in Toronto.Courtney Rudolph stands for a portrait during a ‘Taylegate’ event, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, on Nov. 15, 2024 — night two of Taylor Swift’s six-show Era’s Tour run in Toronto.

Courtney Rudolph stands for a portrait during a ‘Taylegate’ event, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, on Nov. 15, 2024 — night two of Taylor Swift’s six-show Era’s Tour run in Toronto.

Courtney Rudolph, who flew from Saskatchewan, tried to get Swift tickets to an overseas show but managed to land seats in Toronto. ‘I’m so grateful we got Canada tickets!’ Her costume refers to lyrics from Swift’s song All Too Well from the album Red. (Evan Mitsui/CBC)

Kayla Blair stands for a portrait during a ‘Taylegate’ event, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, on Nov. 15, 2024 — night two of Taylor Swift’s six-show Era’s Tour run in Toronto.Kayla Blair stands for a portrait during a ‘Taylegate’ event, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, on Nov. 15, 2024 — night two of Taylor Swift’s six-show Era’s Tour run in Toronto.

Kayla Blair stands for a portrait during a ‘Taylegate’ event, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, on Nov. 15, 2024 — night two of Taylor Swift’s six-show Era’s Tour run in Toronto.

Kayla Blair of Toronto got tickets to the second concert on Nov. 15. Her outfit is similar to Swift’s Lover bodysuit that she wears to open the Eras Tour. (Evan Mitsui/CBC)

Sagand Kashefi, in a custom-designed jean jacket of her own creation, poses for a portrait during a ‘Taylegate’ event, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, on Nov. 15, 2024 — night two of Taylor Swift’s six-show Era’s Tour run in Toronto.Sagand Kashefi, in a custom-designed jean jacket of her own creation, poses for a portrait during a ‘Taylegate’ event, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, on Nov. 15, 2024 — night two of Taylor Swift’s six-show Era’s Tour run in Toronto.

Sagand Kashefi, in a custom-designed jean jacket of her own creation, poses for a portrait during a ‘Taylegate’ event, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, on Nov. 15, 2024 — night two of Taylor Swift’s six-show Era’s Tour run in Toronto.

Sagand Kashefi, shown at the Taylgate event in Toronto, wears a custom-designed jean jacket that she created. The phrase on the jacket is from Swift’s song Long Live from her Speak Now album. (Evan Mitsui/CBC)

Robert Molloy adjusts his shades during a portrait sitting at ‘Taylegate,’ at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, on Nov. 15, 2024 — night two of Taylor Swift’s six-show Era’s Tour run in Toronto.Robert Molloy adjusts his shades during a portrait sitting at ‘Taylegate,’ at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, on Nov. 15, 2024 — night two of Taylor Swift’s six-show Era’s Tour run in Toronto.

Robert Molloy adjusts his shades during a portrait sitting at ‘Taylegate,’ at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, on Nov. 15, 2024 — night two of Taylor Swift’s six-show Era’s Tour run in Toronto.

Robert Molloy adjusts his shades while attending the Taylgate event in Toronto. (Evan Mitsui/CBC)

Maya Beeching and Norah Hamilton pose for a portrait during a ‘Taylegate’ event, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, on Nov. 15, 2024 — night two of Taylor Swift’s six-show Era’s Tour run in Toronto.Maya Beeching and Norah Hamilton pose for a portrait during a ‘Taylegate’ event, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, on Nov. 15, 2024 — night two of Taylor Swift’s six-show Era’s Tour run in Toronto.

Maya Beeching and Norah Hamilton pose for a portrait during a ‘Taylegate’ event, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, on Nov. 15, 2024 — night two of Taylor Swift’s six-show Era’s Tour run in Toronto.

Maya Beeching and Norah Hamilton show off their inner Swift in matching cowboy hats. (Evan Mitsui/CBC)

Swifties pose for a portrait during a ‘Taylegate’ event, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, on Nov. 15, 2024 — night two of Taylor Swift’s six-show Era’s Tour run in Toronto.Swifties pose for a portrait during a ‘Taylegate’ event, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, on Nov. 15, 2024 — night two of Taylor Swift’s six-show Era’s Tour run in Toronto.

Swifties pose for a portrait during a ‘Taylegate’ event, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, on Nov. 15, 2024 — night two of Taylor Swift’s six-show Era’s Tour run in Toronto.

The message attached to this Swiftie’s necklace displays part of the lyrics from Swift’s song I Can Do It With a Broken Heart. (Evan Mitsui/CBC)

Swifties pose for a portrait during a ‘Taylegate’ event, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, on Nov. 15, 2024 — night two of Taylor Swift’s six-show Era’s Tour run in Toronto.Swifties pose for a portrait during a ‘Taylegate’ event, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, on Nov. 15, 2024 — night two of Taylor Swift’s six-show Era’s Tour run in Toronto.

Swifties pose for a portrait during a ‘Taylegate’ event, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, on Nov. 15, 2024 — night two of Taylor Swift’s six-show Era’s Tour run in Toronto.

Another Swiftie poses in a glitter dress during the Taylgate event. (Evan Mitsui/CBC)

Marie Durkin and Maeve Lyman, 5, pose for a portrait during a ‘Taylgate’ event, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, on Nov. 15, 2024 — night two of Taylor Swift’s six-show Era’s Tour run in Toronto.Marie Durkin and Maeve Lyman, 5, pose for a portrait during a ‘Taylgate’ event, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, on Nov. 15, 2024 — night two of Taylor Swift’s six-show Era’s Tour run in Toronto.

Marie Durkin and Maeve Lyman, 5, pose for a portrait during a ‘Taylgate’ event, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, on Nov. 15, 2024 — night two of Taylor Swift’s six-show Era’s Tour run in Toronto.

Marie Durkin and Maeve Lyman, 5, travelled from Albany, N.Y., to attend the second show of the Eras Tour in Toronto on Nov. 15. (Evan Mitsui/CBC)

 

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