Taylor Swift Travis Kelce Pay $60,000 Permit for MSG Wedding

Pop star Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce spent tens of thousands of dollars on city permits alone for their high-profile wedding at Madison Square Garden earlier this month, new details reveal. The couple reportedly paid $60,000 for a permit to close a section of Seventh Avenue outside the venue to facilitate guest arrival.

The wedding ceremony took place on July 3, 2026, at the iconic Manhattan arena, followed by a reception that stretched into the early hours of July 4. According to reports citing law enforcement sources, the permit allowed for street closures from July 2 through midday on July 4. The closure was intended to help the more than 1,000 invited guests avoid traffic congestion while being driven to the event.

The permit was just one element of what appears to have been an extraordinarily expensive celebration. Earlier reports indicated the venue rental for Madison Square Garden carried a price tag of approximately $1 million per night, with the couple securing it for at least three days. Other reported expenses included roughly $4,000 for pizza from Mama's Too restaurant for attendees.

The event was also marked by extensive secrecy. Guests reportedly did not...