Weddings, surprise proposals, and a vow renewal—live at the Crossroads of the World
If you think Valentine’s Day is just overpriced prix-fixe menus and awkward roses, Times Square would like a word.
On February 14, love takes center stage—literally—with Love in Times Square, an all-day celebration featuring two weddings, two surprise proposals, and a mass vow renewal on the iconic Red Steps. Whether you’re madly in love, newly engaged, or married forever-and-a-day, this is one of those “only in New York” moments that feels straight out of a rom-com.
Presented by Times Square Alliance alongside David’s Bridal and Sezzle, the day promises real love stories unfolding in real time—right in the heart of Manhattan.
💍 What’s Happening & When
Here’s the full Valentine’s Day schedule:
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11:00 AM – Wedding #1
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11:30 AM – Surprise Proposal #1 (on the Everest Billboard)
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12:00 PM – Wedding #2
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12:30 PM – Surprise Proposal #2 (on the Everest Billboard)
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6:00 PM – Vow Renewal Ceremony on the Red Steps
The evening vow renewal is free and open to all—all ages, genders, religions, and backgrounds. It will also feature a live performance from the Broadway cast of Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), because of course Broadway had to get involved.
✨ Yes, you can still make it to dinner or a show afterward.
đź‘° A Little Extra Magic (and Free Stuff!)
David’s Bridal will be onsite all day surprising couples and passersby with:
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A love-themed immersive photo moment
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Giveaways (including the chance to win a free wedding gown)
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Curated gift bags and scratch-off surprises
Fun fact: David’s Bridal CEO Kelly Cook will officiate one of the weddings—because nothing says modern love like a CEO in Times Square marrying a couple under a billboard.
🥂 Make a Night of It
If you’re already in the neighborhood, Times Square restaurants and hotels are leaning into the romance with special Valentine’s menus and deals. Some favorites include:
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Bond 45
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Havana Central
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Ellen’s Stardust Diner
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Casablanca Hotel
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The Dickens
👉 You can find all the love-day deals at TSQ.org/LoveDeals.
❤️ Why This Feels So New York
Hundreds of thousands of people will walk through Times Square that day—many stopping to watch strangers fall in love, say “yes,” or recommit to the person they’ve already chosen. It’s public, joyful, inclusive, and just the right amount of chaotic.
Basically: love, but make it Times Square.
đź“Ť Where: Times Square & Duffy Square
đź“… When: February 14, 2026
đź”— More info: TSQ.org/Love
📸 Follow along: #LoveTimesSquare
If you’re nearby, go.
If you’re not, this is one Valentine’s Day you’ll wish you were. 💖
