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With umbrellas banned inside the stadium, many fans have been braving the elements unprotected in their elaborate sequined costumes as they wait for gates to open.
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Among the fans is Cassie Leonhardt from North Vancouver, B.C., dressed in a shimmering red leotard.
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BC Place has put up the giant friendship bracelet symbolizing the fandom on its exterior, a feature that has appeared in all Eras Tour stops since New Orleans in October.
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Many will be hard to miss.
Swift fan Lisa Daechsel was walking her dog, Lancey, near the stadium with a leash she had made in the style of a friendship bracelet.
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The shows are billed to start at 6:45 p.m. with opening act Gracie Abrams.
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Vancouver has embraced the singer, who performed six shows in Toronto last month.
Eras Tour posters can be seen around almost every corner, businesses are hosting Swift-themed events and the city has put up light installations to encourage visitors to explore.
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Melissa Camp and her 15-year-old daughter from Vancouver Island were in tears outside BC Place today after failing to get tickets despite 14 months of trying, but Camp says they will keep trying to secure last-minute seats.
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