Taylor Swift praises fans at Eras tour stop in New Orleans

Taylor Swift brought her record-breaking “Eras Tour” to New Orleans on Friday, where she performed to a packed crowd at Caesars Superdome.

The city gave Swift a very special welcome: a giant friendship bracelet with the singer's name was displayed in front of the Superdome.

The gesture paid homage to the fan-driven wristband swapping trend that has swept the tour.

The day before her arrival, the New Orleans Saints' official Instagram account posted images of the Caesars Superdome, which was decorated with the giant bracelet in Swift's honor.

During her performance on Friday night, Swift took a moment to thank her fans for their dedication and the unique traditions they have maintained during their shows.

In a fan video posted on X, she said: “They created traditions. They have created this mass movement of joy every time we play a show. And it makes me really proud.”

Swift, who watched as fans embraced the playful exchange of friendship bracelets — a nod to her song lyrics and the sense of unity among Swifties — expressed her appreciation for how it has grown into something bigger than her imagined it.

“One day I just showed up and you guys were exchanging friendship bracelets and I was like, 'That's cool,' and now there's a huge friendship bracelet hanging on the outside of this stadium,” she said, referring to the Superdome's spectacular tribute to the Tradition.

The tour ends December 8th in Vancouver.