Emma G. FitzsimmonsJul 3, 2026 – 8.49amNew York | If a couple were trying to choose the most ostentatious and logistically complex time and site for a wedding celebration, it might be Madison Square Garden in New York City over the Fourth of July weekend.The streets are packed with visitors vying to see the fireworks show near the Statue of Liberty. Even more crowds are arriving this year to mark the nation’s 250th birthday and to attend World Cup soccer matches.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles