You will need to get a COVID-19 viral test (regardless of vaccination status or citizenship) no more than 1 day before you travel by air into the United States. You must show your negative result to the airline before you board your flight. Please review the guidelines here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/testing-international-air-travelers.html
If you are a non-U.S. citizen who is a nonimmigrant (not a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or traveling to the United States on an immigrant visa), you will need to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before you travel by air to the United States from a foreign country. United Kingdom National Health Service COVID Pass or European Union Digital COVID Certificate are acceptable. Please review the information here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/proof-of-vaccination.html
Recent relaxation of the rules now mean you ONLY need to wear a mask when on public transport (Subway, Trains, buses) or in a taxi (yellow cab, Uber, Lyft).
You are welcome to arrive at the venue from 4pm (there will be a welcome drink available for those that are already parched!), and the ceremony will begin promptly at 4:30pm.
The band will be playing their last song at 11:30pm. Therefore, carriages will be between 11:30pm-12am.
There are 3 good spots all within walking distance should you want to meet up with others before and grab a drink to ease into the rest of the day. ICONYC Brewing - https://www.iconycbrewing.com/visit BIG aLICe Brewing - https://www.bigalicebrewing.com/queens-long-island-city Top Quality - https://www.tq-nyc.com/
Being a bit of a business travel geek after numerous trials and tests the KN-95 masks would be a strong recommendation. They are a little more 'beaked' away from your face so feel less like you are being smothered! There is an abundant array, in numerous colours, to choose from on Amazon.