Met Gala 2021 To Go Vegan: Here’s Why This Diet Is So Healthy Aug 4, 2021 03:21 AM By Luigi Caler The Met Gala is happening this year after taking a step back last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the global health crisis is still ongoing, the event will be very different from previous years. Apart from the health protocols that will be implemented, the fundraiser is going vegan. The Met Gala and its vegan-only menu The star-studded gathering, scheduled for Sept. 13, will see attendees masking up and providing proof of their full vaccination, a spokesperson for the organizers disclosed to People Tuesday. The spokesperson also said that their guidelines are subject to change should New York City’s local government implement new protocols ahead of the charity event.