Anticipating the Swiftie Invasion

The VPD are gearing up for the Eras Tour

The countdown has begun with Taylor Swift coming in days -- days! to Vancouver.

However it's going to be pandemonium in the downtown area with Swifties descending into BC Place.

Early next week a fence will be erected around the stadium so only the 160,000 ticket holders can enter the area, and concertgoers are encouraged to walk, ride bikes or take public transportation downtown.

The horses have necklaces too

What complicates things is that nearby is Cirque du Soleil performing, and a Canucks game at Rogers Arena.

Unlike Toronto where an unofficial Taylorgate party was held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre near the Rogers Centre venue for Swifties who do or don't have tickets, there isn't any such meeting place for them in Vancouver.

Fans are disappointed to hear this, but some think they will find a way to congregate somewhere nearby anyway. Come on! It's her last three shows of the entire tour! And the vast majority of the attendees will be women who just want to meet each other!

But Vancouver officials aren't taking any chances. They warned no overnight camping near the stadium would be allowed, and roads near BC Place would be closed from noon until midnight during concert days.

And aren't these police horses dressed for the occasion? The necklaces were gifted by the Toronto Police Service, and the giant inflatable bracelet that adorned other Eras Tour venues will be draped around BC Place too.