When Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce chose Madison Square Garden for their wedding they likely anticipated strong interest but the extreme heat may have caught them off guard.

The small number of supporters who showed up outside the Manhattan arena on Friday as temperatures reached 97 degrees were far fewer than the reporters hoping for quotes or sightings. Police presence was heavy with streets around the arena closed to traffic.

Emma Rasco a 19-year-old interning in the city told Business Insider she had hoped to see larger groups of fellow fans. Not sure where they are yet she said.

Even if the vibe is low key I am here to back my favorite artist through everything Rasco added.

The celebration began on July 2 with roughly 100 guests at a theater inside the venue. A larger ceremony for about 1000 attendees was planned for July 3 inside the main arena according to reports citing police documents. Events were expected to conclude near 2 a.m.

Dozens lingered on Seventh Avenue around 4:30 p.m. mostly waving at passing vehicles. One individual yelled at black SUVs with dark windows and later explained they were demonstrating against billionaires.

Other people nearby wore soccer jerseys as World Cup matches took place across the country that day. Hundreds of local spots promoted viewing parties and the global soccer body estimated billions in tourism spending for the tournament.

Some passersby simply tried to navigate the barriers and crowds muttering in frustration without pausing to speak.

Social media images showed activity at nearby Penn Station as well. Rail service faced delays of up to 90 minutes from a disabled train and slower speeds due to heat affecting tracks and power lines.

Fan Cecily Hall noted she had pictured a Rhode Island location but found the arena fitting because it blends sports and music in one spot perfect for the couple.

Reports indicated Stevie Nicks and Tim McGraw would attend and perform. Rumors of elaborate stage setups had circulated for weeks and some delivery trucks bore labels referencing a garden party theme.