UPPER SAUCON TWP., Pa. — Hundreds of Swifties had their Wildest Dreams fulfilled Wednesday at a Taylor Swift-themed night at Promenade Saucon Valley.
The venue's Swift celebration featured a Swift tribute concert, friendship bracelet-making kits, face-painting, glitter station, mocktails, smoothies and adult beverages named after Swift's songs and albums.
As they did for Swift's Eras 2023-24 tour, Swifties turned up to Promenade with plenty of style.
Spotted in the crowd were outfits and nods to Swift's extensive catalog — 19 albums in total.
Last month, Swift, a Wyomissing Township, Berks County, native, revealed she had bought back her master recordings from Shamrock Capital after a years-long re-recording process dubbed "Taylor's Version."
Fans at the Promenade celebrated the "Look What You Made Me Do" crooner's victory.
"I'm happy she owns all of them and hope she releases 'Reputation, Taylor's Version,' and debut ["Taylor Swift"], Taylor's Version," Sierra Docherty said of Swift's love letter to fans announcing the recordings' purchase.
Docherty, a Parkland High School junior, was dressed in a chic outfit inspired by Swift's "1989" album, one of her many Swiftie moments.
A performing arts student, Docherty works part-time as a party princess and once portrayed the pop icon at an Iron Pigs baseball team game at Coca-Cola Park, where she covered her natural brown locks with a blond wig.
Of the rumors of wedding bells for Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce's Love Story, Docherty said she doesn't think the songstress will get married anytime soon.
"I think she's career-focused right now."
Taylor and Travis
Jacki Hammel had a dozen friendship bracelets on each wrist and handed out handmade cookies topped with "Swifties," "Knew You Were Trouble" and "Go Taylor Swift's Boyfriend," a nod to Kelce.
"I wore the bracelets here in case any of the kids wanted to trade," Hammel said of the fashion accessory inspired by lyrics from Swift's "You're On Your Own, Kid," off 2022's "Midnights."
Hammel and her neighbor, Debbie Messner, also participated in the fashion fun by matching in white T-shirts etched with "Who's Travis Kelce Anyway? Ew," and "This is Not Taylor's Version," which Swift wore during the "Red" segment of "Eras."
Hammel said she's enjoyed seeing Swift and Kelce's relationship bloom.
"If they do, they do," she said. "I'm still going to be a fan of hers regardless.
"But I like him and his brother, especially their podcast. He's funny."
Not quite '22'
Autumn Zander, of Ottsville, Bucks County, and her niece, Autumn Ackley, were celebrating the latter's birthday.
Ackley is not turning "22" this month, but was enjoying the Swiftie spirit as she modeled a black sequined jumpsuit, similar to what Swift wore during the "Reputation" portion of "Eras."
While Ackley said it was hard to choose which Swift tune is her favorite, she said "Lavender" is among her Top 5.
"We want to make the Promenade a community hub."Promenade Marketing Manager Madeleine Convery
Swift tribute singer Kathy Ritter didn't perform the pair's favorite tunes at the bash, though she Bejeweled the crowd with acoustic performances of songs from 2008's "Fearless" and 2012's "Red," which kept Swift's younger fans engaged.
It was the second year Promenade Saucon Valley held a Swift-themed celebration.
After the success of last year's event, which was held on the Promenade's Patio space, organizers moved it to the street between Barnes & Noble and Old Navy.
And yes, the Swift celebration is done; it won't be a Cruel Summer for shoppers.
Scheduled during the summer is a car show on Saturday, June 14, a dino fest on July 2 (the event coincides with the film release of "Jurassic Park"), and a line dancing party and class on Aug. 20.
"We want to make the Promenade a community hub," Promenade Marketing Manager Madeleine Convery said.
"People already know we have great food and shops, but we also want to offer the community free things to do that are fun for all ages."
