The Met Gala is here, and some New Yorkers should expect their commutes to be affected by one of the most lavish events of the year.
As the biggest celebrities will make their way to the red carpet tonight, a large security presence is to expected to be around the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
City officials have said that multiple roads will be blocked off for the event. Here’s what to know about the advisories.
What traffic disruptions will be at the Met Gala?
Multiple streets in the Upper East Side will face closures during the Met Gala on Monday, May 4.
Here are the routes affected by the event:
Other streets that may be affected, according to the city:
Why are people protesting this year’s Met Gala?
Over the past few days, posters, projections and more have shown up in NYC protesting the star-studded event.
Hosted every year at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, the Met Gala raises money for the museum’s Costume Institute, which has a collection of more than 33,000 fashion artifacts spanning from the 15th century to present. The event brings in millions annually, last year raking in $31 million, according to the New York Times.
Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez, the Met Gala and exhibition’s lead sponsor, are the honorary chairs of the event, which has led to a boycott call.
In past years, protests have taken place right outside of the museum while stars walked the carpet, although it isn’t immediately clear if one is planned this time.
This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: NYC’s Met Gala may impact your commute home. Where to expect delays
Reporting by Amethyst Martinez, USA TODAY NETWORK / Rockland/Westchester Journal News
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