GLENDALE, Ariz. — A section of 95th Avenue has been ceremonially renamed in honor of the Rolling Stones ahead of the rock band's visit to the City of Glendale.
The city announced this week that the portion of the street running between Glendale Avenue and Camelback Road has been dubbed "Satisfaction Way," a reference to one the band's biggest hit songs.
The Rolling Stones will become the first musical act to bring three tours to State Farm Stadium when the British band performs on May 7.
VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL: Glendale cambia nombre de calle en honor a los Rolling Stones
“Having these Rock and Roll Hall of Famers headed to Glendale solidifies the city as a vibrant destination," Glendale City Manager Kevin Phelps said in a statement. "This is on the heels of crowning the NCAA Men’s Final Four and Super Bowl LVII champions, plus Taylor Swift’s record-setting Era’s tour kicking off at State Farm Stadium. Glendale is a premier destination for mega-events."
Glendale Mayor Jerry Weiers has also issued a proclamation declaring May 7 as "Ruby Tuesday," another reference to a popular Stones song.
Glendale has previously welcomed famous musicians by issuing proclamations.
When Taylor Swift brought the Eras tour to State Farm Stadium last year, the city temporarily renamed itself "Swift City."
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What is the Valley?:
“The Valley” is what locals call the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. It is considered the largest metropolitan area in the Southwest.
The Valley is made up of various major cities other than Phoenix, including:
- Mesa
- Chandler
- Scottsdale
- Tempe
- Glendale
- Surprise
- Peoria
- Gilbert
- El Mirage
- Avondale
- Litchfield Park
- Goodyear
- Buckeye
Whether a city is in the “East Valley” or “West Valley” depends on where it is in relation to Phoenix.
The cities of the Valley have a combined population of 4,845,832 people, according to the 2020 United States Census. This makes it the 11th largest metropolitan area in the country right behind the Boston and Atlanta areas.
How big is Maricopa County?
Maricopa County is the United States’ 4th largest county in terms of population with 4,485,414 people, according to the 2020 Census.
The county contains around 63% of Arizona’s population and is 9,224 square miles. That makes the county larger than seven U.S. states (Rhode Island, Delaware, Connecticut, Hawaii, New Jersey, Massachusetts and New Hampshire).
One of the largest park systems in the nation is also located in Maricopa County. The county has an estimated 120,000 acres of open space parks that includes hundreds of miles of trails, nature centers and campgrounds.
The county’s seat is located in Phoenix, which is also the state capital and the census-designated 5th most populous city in the United States.
The county was named after the Maricopa, or Piipaash, Native American Tribe.
