Taylor Swift he has been doing very well with the sold out Eras Tour as well reissue of his 2010 album Speak Now. The singer’s character and personality cannot be denied by anyone and his world tour is a proof of that. The 33-year-old actress will now be the next mayor of Santa Clara, dubbed Swiftie Clara. Here’s what we know.
Why is Taylor Swift becoming the honorary mayor of Santa Clara?
On July 18, Santa Clara mayor Lisa Gillmor and the city council declared Swift an honorary mayor and renamed Santa Clara Swiftie Clara for her two-night concert at Levi’s Stadium on July 28 and 29, 2023. An Era Journey it will be Swift’s third visit to the city after the 1989 world tour in 2015 and the Reputation tour in 2018. The purpose of the temporary change is to “celebrate the culture of this unique artist” and shine a light on the city.
The announcement reads that it’s an attempt to “celebrate the great things the Santa Clara community has done, and how Taylor Swift’s music has impacted her community, her travels, and her incredible fans.” Christine Lawson, CEO of Discover Santa Clara said, “The Eras Tour has captivated fans around the world, crossing genres and making an unforgettable mark.”
He added, “Santa Clara proudly hosts Swiftie Clara and Taylor as Honorary Mayor, embracing artistic and culturally innovative images that reflect the city’s spirit and connections that make us an unforgettable place.” Earlier, Jacob Frey, the mayor of Minneapolis, announced that the city would temporarily change its name to Swiftieapolis. Several other officials have recently announced similar changes.
Another tribute to Taylor Swift
Tim Walz, Governor of Minnesota, announced that June 23 and 24 will be known as Taylor Swift Days. Ed Gainey, the mayor of Pittsburgh, named the city Swiftsburgh the week the singer performed in the city. When Swift stopped her two-night tour in Kansas City, Missouri, the city renamed the street Swift Street to Swift Street (Taylor’s Version) after her recording. He was too he was featured in the Beige Book for his financial problems.
A recent report by the US Federal Reserve states, “Despite the slow decline in tourism in the region, one report indicated that May was the strongest month for hotel revenue in Philadelphia since the pandemic began, largely due to the increase in visitors. due to Taylor Swift concerts in the city.” Swift’s world tour spans 131 concerts on five continents.
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