Security fencing is going up around BC Place stadium in preparation for the final days of Taylor SwiftBԪַs Eras Tour this weekend, while dozens of Swifties gather nearby to feel the vibe and BԪַbreathe the same air as Taylor Swift.BԪַ
Staff wearing security jackets off loaded fencing on Tuesday to install around the stadium for the Swift shows running from Dec. 6 to 8.
Fans posed for photos in front of Swift-themed decorations on the stadium grounds, including posters and large letters RED, referring to the title of the superstarBԪַs fourth studio album.
Vancouver Swiftie Dawn Duncan has tickets for SundayBԪַs show but said she wanted to come to the stadium early.
BԪַBreathing the same air as her is kind of cool, but yeah, itBԪַs super exciting. I think itBԪַll be more exciting probably in the next couple of days when more people start to arrive.BԪַ
Duncan, who was wearing her friendship bracelets that have become part of the fan phenomena of Swift, said her 13-year-old niece, will arrive from Saskatchewan on Wednesday to join her for the concert.
She said sheBԪַs been changing her Ticketmaster password every day to ensure that no one will steal her tickets.
Helena Aguiar, who posed for a photo with a friend outside BC Place, said she has been listening to SwiftBԪַs songs for at least a decade and managed to get two tickets for the Friday concert.
While the seats are behind the stage, she said sheBԪַs looking forward to the show.
Aguiar said she expects Swift will announce something huge during the concert.
Some ticketless fans also stopped by the stadium to enjoy the moment.
Stewart Pressney and his girlfriend Katie Moore, from VancouverBԪַs North Shore, said they donBԪַt have tickets, and didnBԪַt want to fall into well-publicized scams during their ticket-hunting journey.
Pressney said they have spotted 15 different scams; most of them involving people photoshopping screenshots of the Ticketmaster page and asking buyers to send them deposit money.
Moore said they plan to avoid the BԪַcrazyBԪַ downtown core this weekend and will instead spend time hanging out with friends and listening to SwiftBԪַs songs.