Cincinnati expects major economic boost from Taylor Swift concerts

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By WHIO Staff

DAYTON — The Eras Tour by Taylor Swifts kicks off in Cincinnati Friday night. The city estimates that Swift’s shows could generate more than $90 million for the region.

People from the Miami Valley will be contributing to that number.

Dayton resident and Taylor Swift through the years

Dayton resident and Taylor Swift through the years

Dayton resident and Taylor Swift through the years

Dayton resident and Taylor Swift through the years

Dayton resident and Taylor Swift through the years

Dayton resident and Taylor Swift through the years

Dayton resident and Taylor Swift through the years

Dayton resident and Taylor Swift through the years

Dayton resident and Taylor Swift through the years

Dayton resident and Taylor Swift through the years

News Center 7′s Kayla McDermott talked to some local Swift fans who are incredibly excited. Fans said there is nothing that is going to keep them from attending this concert.

Katelyn Hoover, from Dayton, said, “This is going to be a once-in-a-lifetime thing,”

And each one has a song they hope Swift will surprise them by performing in Cincinnati.

“I think Right Where You Left Me,” Hoover said. “I really want Long Live as a surprise song.”

One of those fans plans to buy merchandise in Cincinnati for the show tonight. And Hoover said she’s driving back home right after the concert where she expects heavy traffic, but said Swift is worth it.