Taylor Swift performs with Laney Wilson at Tight End University performance
Taylor Swift wowed the audience at Tight End University, performing her hit single “Love Story” with Laney Wilson.
As the wedding of the century’s pop royalty approaches between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelsey, clues are also being revealed.
The New York Times first reported, citing three anonymous sources, that road closures around Madison Square Garden in midtown Manhattan were authorized from July 2 to around noon on July 4 for the July 3 event. The Times reported on a wedding ceremony held in a garden.
USA TODAY has confirmed that permits have been applied for to close city streets near the iconic arena, as well as events that could draw hundreds of people.
New York City Hall spokeswoman Dora Pekek confirmed to USA TODAY the existence of the permit, as first reported by the Times. City Hall refused to share physical permits.
The request includes increasing capacity from 500 to 999 people, setting up tents outside Madison Square Garden, and closing roads near Madison Square Garden. Pekek said the permit was obtained through the city’s Street Permit Office. Pekets added that the road closure authorization only covers the area near the gardens, not multiple city blocks.
Pekek said it’s not unusual for events of potentially similar size to apply for permits.
“That means they have the right protocols in place to keep everyone safe and get them moving,” Pekek said.
The New York Times also reported, citing anonymous sources, that some of Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs teammates have booked hotel rooms for dates around July 3 at the Marriott Marquis, about 12 blocks from the arena in Times Square.
USA TODAY has reached out to representatives from Swift and Madison Square Garden for comment.
Speculation has swirled for months that the pop icon’s impending nuptials with her NFL beau have been swirling for months, with fans and media scrambling for any hint that the nuptials, or perhaps the post-wedding reception, will actually take place at one of the world’s most famous venues, a venue befitting Swift’s status in the music industry.
The venue also provides a secluded location for the celebrity guest list, with an underground ramp into the arena and private access away from cameras.
If the Swift/Kelce production does indeed take place in the crowded Manhattan hub, it would add another layer to an already crowded weekend. A huge fireworks display is planned near the Brooklyn Bridge and the Hudson River on July 4th to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.th Meanwhile, a World Cup match is scheduled for July 5 at MetLife Stadium (renamed New York-New Jersey Stadium).
