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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Madison Square Garden wedding starts soon
By ABC at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 3, 2026
· 4 min read
NEW YORK (AP) — Today is a fairytale.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding is fast approaching Friday at Madison Square Garden, where the couple’s closest friends and family — and several hundred more — are attending the elaborate event inside the iconic New York venue.
Guest arrivals are we...
Key takeaway A city permit obtained by the AP shows that Friday’s wedding event is scheduled to start at 5 p.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
While Minneapolis residents may not have a direct connection to the high-profile wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, the event's grand scale and secrecy are reminiscent of the city's own experiences with large events and celebrity appearances. Minneapolis has hosted numerous high-profile concerts and sporting events, including those at US Bank Stadium and Target Center, which have required extensive security and planning. The transformation of Madison Square Garden into a wedding venue is likely to be a topic of interest for local event planners and venue managers, who may be curious about the logistics and creative decisions behind such a large-scale production. Additionally, the fact that Travis Kelce, a star tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, is involved in the wedding may generate interest among local football fans, particularly given the Vikings-Chiefs rivalry in the NFL.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? NEW YORK (AP) — Today is a fairytale.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding is fast approaching Friday at Madison Square Garden, where the couple’s closest friends and family — and several hundred more — are attending the elaborate event inside the iconic New York venue.
Guest arrivals are we...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 3, 2026 by KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) and curated for The Minneapolis readers.
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