New York City is gearing up for a high-profile event as Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are set to celebrate their wedding at Madison Square Garden this weekend. According to law-enforcement sources, more than 100 members of New York’s Finest will be ensuring everything runs smoothly.
In preparation for the festivities, approximately 130 NYPD officers will be on duty at the renowned arena, aptly named the World’s Most Famous Arena. Some of these officers will be working overtime to accommodate the demands of the event, sources report.
Beginning the celebrations, Swift, 36, is planning a rehearsal dinner on Thursday evening, with about 100 guests expected to gather at the Infosys Theater within Madison Square Garden. This intimate gathering sets the stage for the main event of the weekend.
The grand celebration kicks off on Friday, with Swift hosting a mega-bash for nearly 1,000 of her closest friends and family. Guests are anticipated to start arriving in the early afternoon, with the lively celebration slated to continue until around 2 a.m., sources have indicated.
This significant police presence aligns with the standard protocol for major events at the Garden. However, it also underscores the challenges the NYPD faces as resources are stretched thin, given the simultaneous demands of the FIFA World Cup and the New York Knicks’ championship pursuits.
The pop star is expected to be on the hook for OT costs, while other cops will be working their usual shifts, source said.