No ticket? No problem for Taylor Swift fans in Pittsburgh
While the city discouraged Swifties from "Taylor-gating" outside the concert, fans couldn't stay away.
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While the city discouraged Swifties from "Taylor-gating" outside the concert, fans couldn't stay away.
KDKA-TV's Lauren Linder has more.
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to be in and around the city throughout the weekend.
The gates are open Friday at Acrisure Stadium for the much-anticipated concert.
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Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to be in and around the city throughout the weekend.
A small armada of Taylor Swift fans are tied up on the North Shore getting ready for the show.
Some Taylor Swift fans are taking in the concert a different way. Boats are docking on the North Shore for concert weekend; KDKA's Ross Guidotti reports.
Excited Taylor Swift fans have packed the North Shore ahead of two sold-out concerts this weekend at Acrisure Stadium. KDKA's Erika Stanish is talking with them.
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Hundreds of Taylor Swift fans waited in line for hours for early access to the merchandise tables on the North Shore.
The merchandise truck will be located along Art Rooney Avenue.
It seems everyone is getting in on the Taylor Swift action.
Both shows at Acrisure Stadium are sold out and secondary market ticket prices are reaching outrageous levels.
Both shows at Acrisure Stadium are sold out and secondary market ticket prices are reaching outrageous levels. KDKA's Chris DeRose shares some tips on what you can do to protect yourself from scammers.
One local fan and others who support him are hoping to give the singer a big welcome.
One local fan and others who support him are hoping to give the singer a big welcome.
A local woman is on a mission to give Taylor Swift a big Pittsburgh welcome during her concerts at Acrisure Stadium!
A local woman is on a mission to give Taylor Swift a big Pittsburgh welcome during her concerts at Acrisure Stadium!
The two sold-out shows are scheduled for Friday and Saturday night at Acrisure Stadium.
Thousands of Swifties are expected to flood the city next week for the Taylor Swift concert at Acrisure Stadium.
Thousands of Swifties are expected to flood the city next week for the Taylor Swift concert at Acrisure Stadium.
Taylor, look what you made Batter & Dough bakery do! The Bridgeville business is getting ready for Taylor Swift's arrival in Pittsburgh with some really delicious themed treats! Hosts Heather Abraham and David Highfield welcome them to the kitchen.
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