Last updated on December 6th, 2024 at 09:36 am
As Toronto gears up for Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated Eras Tour finale, the city is celebrating her arrival with more than just sold-out concerts.
To mark the occasion, Toronto has officially unveiled “Taylor Swift Way” in a temporary renaming of a downtown street, approved by the city council earlier this year.
Twenty-two street signs bearing the star’s name will line the streets surrounding the Rogers Centre, where Swift will perform six consecutive shows beginning at the end of November.
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But it doesn’t stop at the signage. In a charitable twist, the Rogers Centre is sponsoring the initiative and will match donations up to $113,000 to the Daily Bread Food Bank, inspired by Swift’s lucky number 13.
After the concerts, the unique “Taylor Swift Way” street signs will be auctioned, with all proceeds supporting Daily Bread’s efforts to combat food insecurity in Toronto.
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow expressed her excitement: “We’re thrilled to welcome Taylor Swift to Toronto for a magical fortnight of music.
“We hope fans are Enchanted by their walk down ‘Taylor Swift Way’ and will generously support the auction of these signs – each a keepsake for Evermore that will help a great cause.”
The gig marks Swift’s first Canadian tour stop since 2018, and she will set a record as the first artist to perform six nights in a row at the Rogers Centre.
City officials estimate that her shows will draw an additional 20,000 visitors each night, giving local businesses an economic boost and adding to Toronto’s vibrant atmosphere.
For fans eagerly planning concert attire and collecting merch, there’s added excitement in knowing their attendance supports a greater cause.
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Taylor Swift herself has quietly made donations to food banks across the tour’s stops, inspiring many fans to give back to their communities.
“We are incredibly thankful to the City of Toronto and Rogers Centre for donating these ‘Taylor Swift Way’ signs,” said a representative for the Daily Bread Food Bank.
“With one in 10 Torontonians relying on food banks, the funds raised from this auction will provide vital support to those in need.”
As Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour reaches its final chapter in Toronto, fans and locals alike are invited to be part of this memorable event—and help make a difference along the way.
For anyone wishing to purchase a keepsake in the auction, visit Daily Bread’s site here: https://www.dailybread.ca/taylorswiftway/
Thumbnail image courtesy of City of Toronto and Raph_PH licensed under the Creative Commons license.