Live during the Eras Tour in downtown Indy

After months of preparation, the Eras Tour has finally arrived in Indianapolis.

More than 200,000 fans are expected to be in downtown Indianapolis during this three-show weekend, with about 70,000 expected to attend each night. Nearly 90% of ticket holders come from outside the Circle City and hotels are virtually sold out.

IndyStar will follow all the fun, bringing you sights and sounds from downtown Indianapolis as the final U.S. shows of the Eras Tour kick off. Come back all evening as Indy celebrates Night 1.

The weather today in Indianapolis

The National Weather Service forecast includes sunny skies and a high of 57 degrees for Friday, dropping to a chilly 38 degrees overnight.

Will the roof of Lucas Oil Stadium be open for Taylor Swift?

While we’re expecting pretty decent weather for a November Friday in Indy, the roof will be closed for all three shows, Lucas Oil Stadium officials said.

Lucas Oil Stadium Bag Policy

In general, fans should expect to be able to enter with clear bags no larger than 12 x 6 x 12 inches. Logos smaller than 9.5 x 10.5 cm are allowed, as long as they are on one side of the bag. Clear bags must not exceed 4.5″ x 6.5″, without strap or handle. Fans can also bring a gallon-sized clear plastic bag.

Not allowed are backpacks, briefcases, luggage and opaque and transparent bags larger than the previously indicated dimensions.

What you need to know about Ticketmaster’s 72-hour ticket transfer policy

In response to ticket scams involving Swift shows, Ticketmaster has changed the way fans can transfer tickets between accounts. Ticket transfers to Swift’s shows are now limited to a period of 72 hours before the event, Ticketmaster announced earlier this month. Previously, fans could exchange tickets at any time.

That may not be relevant to you lucky N1 ticket holders, but N3 tickets may still be in limbo.

How to get Eras Tour merchandise outside Lucas Oil Stadium

The Eras Tour Merchandise Shop will be open to the public from October 30 through November 2 at the Indiana Convention Center, as well as on all levels of Lucas Oil Stadium for ticket holders.

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IndyStar reporters Alysa Guffey and Ryan Murphy contributed.