Minneapolis Renamed ‘Swiftie-apolis’ in Honor of Taylor Swift’s TSTheErasTour Stop
, Minneapolis, Minn., will be temporarily renamed “Swiftie-apolis” in honor of Swift’s two sold-out shows in the city.“We are embarking on what will be one of the most exciting weekends in the city of Minneapolis,” said Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey in a press conference on Wednesday . “With Pride plus Taylor Swift, we are expecting more than half a million people… it’s better than our wildest dreams.
The dual events are set to spark a massive influx of revenue for the city, with prices of hotel rooms near U.S. Bank Stadium — where Swift will be performing on Friday, June 23, and Saturday, June 24 — spiking as visitors seek accommodations. “We are renaming Minneapolis to ‘Swiftie-apolis’ – as a singer, songwriter, performer and producer, Taylor is one of the most popular artists, and we’re expecting hundreds of thousands to visit our downtown and experience our city as a result,” said Frey.
Minneapolis follows such cities as Glendale, Arizona and Houston, Texas in honoring Swift with temporary name changes. Swift’s Eras Tour has also earned her such honors as a
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