Preparations for the wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are underway at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to reports.
The event coincides with a major heatwave and the 250th anniversary of American independence.
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Authorities closed surrounding streets to vehicular traffic on Thursday morning while keeping pedestrian paths open.
Workers erected a white tent on the 31st Street side of the arena as delivery trucks arrived with food supplies, including chicken wings, ground beef, and baked goods.
Staff at the scene remained tight-lipped about the event. "We don't know anything!"
one staffer stated.
Local resident Jill Barlow noted changes at the main entrance, where Knicks championship decorations had been removed.
"I think the biggest tell yet is that there's no Knicks championship decorations in the main entrance of the Garden any more," Barlow said.
A smaller rehearsal dinner is planned at the Infosys Theater inside the arena.
The main ceremony, with an estimated 1,000 guests, is scheduled for Friday at 5:30 p. m.
, followed by an evening reception.
Author Malcolm Mackenzie compared the event to "Beatlemania, Pride and Lady Di marrying Charles combined."
He added, "She's a massive goofball for an over-the-top moment and loves a big hoopla."
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Security measures around Manhattan's 33rd Street include police guards, parked ambulances, and mechanical spikes.
The Associated Press confirmed the wedding via a law enforcement official, and Mayor Zohran Mamdani's office confirmed a permit for a large-scale event.
