News Release: City Renamed “Swiftie Clara” and Taylor Swift Proclaimed Honorary Mayor during "The Eras Tour” at Levi’s® Stadium on July 28-29

City of Santa Clara sent this bulletin at 07/18/2023 07:33 PM PDT

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, July 18, 2023

CONTACTS:
Michelle Templeton, Director of Communications, City of Santa Clara, 408-334-1292 or mtempleton@santaclaraca.gov

Katelyn Studebaker, Director of Marketing, Discover Santa Clara, 408-761-8166 or kstudebaker@DiscoverSantaClara.org

City Renamed “Swiftie Clara” and Taylor Swift Proclaimed Honorary Mayor during "The Eras Tour” at Levi’s® Stadium on July 28-29

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – On Tuesday, July 18, 2023, the Santa Clara City Council passed a proclamation renaming the City “Swiftie Clara” from July 28-29 as Taylor Swift brings “The Eras Tour” to Levi’s® Stadium in Santa Clara. The proclamation also names the internationally recognized artist as the honorary Mayor during her two-night concert appearance.

Watch Mayor Lisa M. Gillmor's video announcement.

The City of Santa Clara has been honored to host Taylor Swift on six occasions over three tours at Levi’s® Stadium, beginning with “The 1989 World Tour” in 2015, followed by “The Reputation Stadium Tour” in 2018 and “The Eras Tour” in 2023.

Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour” has garnered unanimous critical acclaim, praise for its exceptional concept, production, and Taylor Swift's remarkable musicianship and versatility as an entertainer. Notably, the demand for tickets has reached unprecedented heights, with Taylor Swift's loyal fan base, known as the “Swifties," eagerly awaiting her arrival.

”The City is honoring Taylor Swift and “The Eras Tour,” like many cities have done across the country, to celebrate the cultural impact of this exceptional artist and to highlight the City of Santa Clara and Levi’s® Stadium as a world class destination for national and international talent,” said Mayor Lisa M. Gillmor.

“The Eras Tour has captivated fans nationwide, transcending genres and making an indelible mark. Santa Clara proudly becomes ‘Swiftie Clara’ with Taylor as Honorary Mayor, embracing innovative and influential cultural icons that reflect our city’s vibrant spirit and forging connections that make us an unforgettable destination,” says Christine Lawson, CEO of Discover Santa Clara®.

The City of Santa Clara and Discover Santa Clara, the official destination marketing organization for Santa Clara, are excited to participate in this engaging opportunity to commemorate "The Eras Tour" while celebrating Levi’s® Stadium, the region’s premier outdoor concert venue. Levi’s® Stadium is publicly owned and governed by the Santa Clara Stadium Authority.

To help make your ride to and from the concert a Swift one, the Valley Transportation Authority is running additional light rail train service. Check out the Trip Planner for more information.

About the City of Santa Clara
Located at the heart of Silicon Valley about 45 miles south of San Francisco, the City of Santa Clara truly is “The Center of What’s Possible.” Incorporated in 1852, Santa Clara covers an area of 19.3 square miles with an estimated population of 129,498. Santa Clara is home to an extraordinary array of high-tech companies, including Applied Materials, AMD, Intel, Nvidia, Oracle, and Ericsson. The City of Santa Clara is also home to Santa Clara University, California’s Great America Theme Park, and Levi’s® Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers and future host site of Super Bowl LX and FIFA World Cup in 2026. For more information, go to SantaClaraCA.gov.

About Discover Santa Clara
Discover Santa Clara® is a non-profit 501(c)(6) organization funded by the Santa Clara Tourism Improvement District and serves as the official destination marketing organization for Santa Clara, California. Discover Santa Clara® is charged with the marketing, promotion, and selling of Santa Clara and the Santa Clara Convention Center as the destination of choice to national, regional, and local organizations and as a premium destination for conventions, meetings, trade shows, athletics, and group leisure events. For more information, visit DiscoverSantaClara.org.

About the Santa Clara Stadium Authority
Established to provide for the development and operation of Levi's® Stadium, the Santa Clara Stadium Authority exists as a public body, separate and distinct from the City of Santa Clara. The seven elected members of the City Council serve as the governing board for the Stadium Authority. The Mayor serves as chair of the Stadium Authority, with the City Manager as the executive director and the City Attorney as the Stadium Authority’s general counsel. The City is not liable for the debts or obligations of the Stadium Authority. For more information, visit SantaClaraCA.gov/SCSA.

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