The festivities are expected to begin with a smaller rehearsal dinner on Thursday night, the official told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to discuss the plans publicly.

Neither Swift nor Kelce has confirmed the wedding. Multiple requests by AP for comment from Swift’s representative remained unanswered.

Speculation about the couple’s wedding has intensified in recent weeks following reports that the ceremony would take place over the July Fourth weekend at the iconic Manhattan venue.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said city authorities were fully prepared but declined to provide further details.

Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch also confirmed the NYPD was monitoring an event at Madison Square Garden on Friday night and said a security detail would be deployed without disclosing additional information.

Swift and Kelce announced their engagement on Instagram in August last year, sparking widespread speculation over their wedding plans.