See the lights, see the party, the…showgirl gowns?

Taylor Swift’s newest album “The Life of a Showgirl” drops Friday, meaning it’s showtime for Swift and party time for Swifties.

Fans can be among the first to get their hands on a physical copy of the album with select Target stores and other music suppliers staying open late for the release. Or they can sit in solitude with their streaming service of choice. Or they can follow the sound of music to the nearest release party.

All are invited. And no need to wait until midnight to get the party started.

Swift-themed celebrations already are underway across the country, as businesses get creative with their release-week promotions.

Here are a few ways Swifties can ring in the new era…

Where is Taylor Swift’s release party?

• Spotify is offering an immersive three-day activation in New York City called “The Life of a Showgirl: A Spotify Experience.” It will run from Sep. 30 through Oct 2. and include hidden Easter eggs and exclusive photo opportunities.  

• Celebrate the album release with real showgirls at The Newport Theater in Chicago during “The Life of a Burlesque Girl: A Taylor Swift Cabaret.”

• It’s a SwifTEA party! Hotel du Pont in Philadelphia is throwing a tea party called a “SwifTea Showgirl Soiree” with Swift-themed bites, a photo booth and a bedazzling station.

• Artfull in Iowa is creating album-inspired art projects at “Life of an Art Girl – Taylor Swift Art Night.”

• A listening party at Time Out Market Boston will include a Swift look-a-like contest.

• A Swift-themed bingo night will be held at Pinnacle Brewing Company in Arizona.

• The Upscale Oven in Kansas City is hosting a “Life of a Showgirl Taylor Swift Cookie Decorating Class” with Swift-themed sugar cookies.

• Grab the mic at Sweet Caroline Karaoke Bar in Miami for a “Life of a ‘Sweet’ Girl” Swift karaoke party with a Taylor-inspired cocktail menu.

• Showgirl Cupcakes are available for album-release-day delivery courtesy of Baked by Melissa in New York City. A 12-pack includes six orange vanilla cupcakes and six teal vanilla cupcakes packaged in a container saying, “In my showgirl era.”

• Feel the lavender haze creepin’ up on you. Cannabis lounge Cirrus Social Club in Denver is hosting “The Life of a Showgirl Album Listening Sesh” and serving “Lavender Haze” strain and specialty beverage.

• Butterfly Pea Cafe in Los Angeles is holding “Sequins & Secrets: A Swiftie Brunch” with track-themed food and drink specials and a friendship bracelet making station.

• Capture the moment at “Paint & Sip: The Life of a Showgirl Celebration” hosted by Campus in San Francisco, a Swift-themed paint-and-sip party held the same night her fiancé Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs play the San Francisco 49ers.  

• Celebrate Swift’s new vinyl by painting her portrait on an old vinyl at “Taylor Swift Paint Your Own Record” night at Craft on Third near San Diego.

• Would you like cream cheese on your Taylor Swift themed bagel? Dan’s Bagels in Texas is offering just that with a limited-edition Swiftie Sparkle Bagel. The sourdough bagel is topped with orange and pink sugar to recreate the orange glitter on the album cover.

• In Philadelphia, bring your own glass and sip on your favorite drink at a cozy listening party at Cupid’s Bookstore, or bring your Swiftie energy to the dance party at Live! Casino & Hotel.

• A burlesque brunch at Lost Coyote in New Orleans includes “sultry, sparkling burlesque performances set to your favorite Taylor eras, theatrical costumes, and a brunch party that’s part concert, part cabaret, and all sparkle.”

• Bring a “mini Swiftie” to Pink Moon in Maryland for a tribute concert by The Taylor Experience, a sparkly microphone craft and a VIP meet-and-greet with a Swift lookalike.

What is Taylor Swift’s ‘Official Release Party of a Showgirl’?

The showgirl herself has also sent out a mass invite to an album-release party.

Swift announced that a theatrical event titled “The Official Release Party of a Showgirl” will feature the premiere of the music video for her new single “The Fate of Ophelia.” It will be played in AMC movie theaters across the globe from Oct. 3 to Oct. 5.

“I hereby invite you to a *dazzling* soirée, The Official Release Party of a Showgirl: Oct 3 — Oct 5 only in cinemas!” Swift wrote on social media. “You’ll get to see the exclusive world premiere of the music video for my new single “The Fate of Ophelia”, along with never before seen behind-the-scenes footage of how we made it, cut by cut explanations of what inspired this music, and the brand new lyric videos from my new album The Life of a Showgirl.”

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