Parking, schedule, resale tickets and more

Swift is gearing up for Taylor Swift’s first stadium tour in almost five years.

The three-day Tampa Elas Tour (Florida’s only tour) on April 13, 14, and 15 draws tens of thousands of fans from across the state and beyond. From transportation and products to finding last minute tickets, here are answers to frequently asked questions.

StubHub is the tour’s official ticket reseller and you can get tickets for all three tour dates. The cheapest tickets start at $470 per ticket.

Needy Swifts may have a fortune with social media. A fan-run Twitter account, @ErasTourResell, has been helping fans buy and sell tickets at face value. The New York Times reports that fans also use his Tumblr, Facebook groups, and TikTok.

Expect traffic jams of up to 3 hours prior to the show, especially on Dale Mabry Hwy, Himes Ave, Columbus Drive and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. If you plan on parking, fans can buy parking from parkjockey.com, SpotHero and seatgeek.com, although many spots are popping up quickly. You can also bring cash and secure a spot in a nearby neighborhood.

Raymond James Stadium opens at 3pm, and many fans are hoping to tailgate ahead of time to exchange friendship bracelets. Local authorities are urging fans not to arrive at venues earlier than opening hours.

HART bus routes 7, 15, 32, 36 and 45 serve the stadium. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Himes Avenue bus stops are approximately 15 minutes’ walk away. For more information, visit gohart.org.

You can also choose between Uber and Lyft. This will solve your parking problem. Note that fans in other cities endure 2-3 hour waits after the show. Surge prices can also be an issue. Another solution is to have a friend or family member pick you up at the George M. Steinbrenner parking lot across the street, accessible via a pedestrian bridge. For more information, please visit raymondjamesstadium.com/gettinghere.

Gates to the stadium open at 4:30 and the show begins at 6:30 PM.

Swift is scheduled to start around 8pm. In her set alone she has 44 songs and lasts about 3 hours.

bring up:

• your credit card. Raymond James Stadium is cashless.
• Small bags or no bags at all: Raymond James Stadium has a policy of no bags at all events. Guest may bring one clutch bag no larger than 4.5″ x 6.5″. inch. Other bags must be left in the car or stowed in storage lockers available for rent on Tom McEwen Boulevard (south of Gate C).

To go home:

• Cameras with detachable lenses or lenses larger than 12 inches (compact cameras are allowed)
• aerosol or spray bottle of sunscreen
• Cigarettes (including e-cigarettes and vaporizers)
• eating and drinking
• Cans, bottles, glasses, cooler boxes
• Horns, lasers, man-made noise makers
• illegal drugs or weapons
• recreational balls, seat cushions
• Selfie sticks, gimbals, extenders
• stroller
• umbrella
• Unmanned aerial systems and radio-controlled model aircraft/drones (these are also prohibited on stadium grounds, including parking lots)
• Camcorder or GoPro

On her last stop in Tampa, fans brought $1 bills to show their support for Taylor during her Lawsuit Victory Day reputation tour. This time, Swift is making replacement friendship bracelets. Please/Take your time and savor it.”

Raymond James allows the trading of bracelets, but fans are not allowed to bring in a separate bag to carry the bracelet. Approved Clutch He can carry anything that fits in his bag, stow it in his pocket, or wear it.

Fans in other cities on the tour reported long lines for merchandise and even longer wait times. Some Swifts on Reddit urged others to get to the venue three hours earlier than he did two hours if they wanted to buy a shirt or something.

Here’s how to save time and money. Almost everything sold at the show is also available online through the official Swift store. As a thank you to her fans, Swift is sending her coupon codes hours after each show to the same email used to purchase tickets.

• Don’t forget comfortable shoes when planning your cute tour outfit.
• Raymond James Stadium is an outdoor venue, so expect to sweat and get wet. We’ll update this story with predictions as the show gets closer.
• If you park your car, pack extra snacks and water for the drive back.
• Plan your bathroom. TikTok user @haleybiemiller recommends going right after Swift finishes ‘enchanting’. Based on other cities, there is a long interlude before she begins her ‘red’ era.

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