Swifties, the moment you’ve been waiting for is almost here. All eyes are on New York’s Madison Square Garden, where singer Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce are set to exchange vows at 5 p.m. local time on Friday, as per a permit obtained by The Associated Press.
Despite visible signs hinting at the wedding, event organizers and city officials are making efforts to keep the details under wraps. The permit application for a “Special Event at MSG” was greenlit by New York City’s permitting office on Wednesday night, confirmed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s spokesperson.
Multiple sources familiar with the plans have verified that the application is linked to the celebrity duo. The permit outlines a pre-party starting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, with around 100 guests attending an intimate rehearsal dinner. A street closure around the Manhattan arena will follow, allowing crews to set up entrance tents for the main event on Friday at 5 p.m., possibly extending until 4 a.m. the next day.
Speculation has been rife for months about the couple’s wedding at the iconic New York venue, with recent sightings of crews unloading equipment from unmarked trucks adding fuel to the rumors.
While the couple’s representatives have not confirmed any specifics, city officials have hinted at the event. The New York City Police Department acknowledged preparations for a bustling weekend with Independence Day festivities, the World Cup match, and a notable “event” at Madison Square Garden.
Security measures are being put in place around the venue to control crowds, with no-parking signs and barriers being set up. The police aviation unit and drone teams will be monitoring the airspace to prevent illegal drone activity during the weekend.
Strict measures are in place to maintain privacy, with a no-phone policy for attendees and tents to shield arrivals and departures from the public eye. Reports suggest guests have signed non-disclosure agreements but without financial penalties for breaches.
Fans eagerly anticipating glimpses of the wedding are likely to be disappointed as access to the event and details remains tightly controlled.