One of the most famous fashion events in the world, Met Gala, Monday, will be held on May 5, 2025 in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Famous for its star-stasted red carpet and lavish coucher, Gala attracts global attention and causes significant traffic dissolution in the upper east side of Manhattan.

when and where

Met Gala traditionally occurs on the first Monday of May, which comes on 5 May in 2025. Guest arrival on red carpet is determined between ET from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm.

The prestigious Met Museum on Fifth Avenue will once again serve as a background for this funderizer benefiting the costume institute, in which the guests will reach under a grand, tented canopy.

Road closure and commuter advice

As reported by NBC New York, NYPD and New York City Transport Department will implement street closure around the museum to accommodate high-profile events and bolster security.

Passengers and residents are advised to note the closure of the following road:

Fifth Avenue between 79th Street and 85th Street

86th Street between Central Park West and Fifth Avenue

The journey will be interrupted through this part of Manhattan during the evening hours. Motor drivers and public transit riders are advised to create an alternative route or stay away from the region.

Annual spectacle meets security

Whereas Met Gala Gala Dazzle Fashion and Celebrity Culture for enthusiastic people, city officials work behind the curtains to ensure public orders and safety. The program not only attracts fashion icons and Hollywood celebrities, but also enhances the appearance and safety patrolling of the police from the upper east.

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