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Photos: Taylor Swift Sparkled on First Night of Eras Tour at Mile High Stadium

Long lines and a long show worth every minute.
Taylor Swift's big entrance.
Taylor Swift's big entrance. Evan Semón Photography
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Taylor Swift's Eras Tour packed the sold-out Empower Field on Friday, July 14, as fans from around the country flocked to Denver to catch the singer-songwriter's powerful performance.

She'll be back at Mile High tonight for a second sold-out show; ticket resale is starting at well over $1,000. If you can't make it in person, check out these photos by Evan Semón.
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Front of the VIP line and still a ways to go.
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Fans seeking shade under the Colfax viaduct while they wait to get into the venue.
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"Hot Girls" love Taylor Swift.
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Fans sported homemade T-shirts.
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The long and winding line into Empower Field.
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Taylor Swift used every length of the stage's runway as she kicked off the show with "Miss Americana" and "The Heartbreak Prince."
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Swift belted "Cruel Summer," off her 2019 electronic release, Lover.
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Who loved the show more — dads or daughters?
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Heart-shaped selfies!
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Taylor Swift kept belting out the songs through the wind.
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Swift's third song of a 45-song set list.
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The stage set change for the performance of "The Man."
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Taylor Swift never slowed down.
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Swift rose above the stage on a tower.
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This fan saluted the star.
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The fans loved every second of the show.
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