Glendale, Arizona

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Glendale, Arizona is a major suburb of Phoenix known for its sports and entertainment district, including professional stadiums, shopping, and annual events.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf city
municipality
areaCode 602
623
averageSummerCondition very hot summers
averageWinterCondition mild winters
climate hot desert climate
country United States
countrySubdivision Western United States
county Maricopa County
feature antique shops
entertainment venues
historic downtown
parks and recreational areas
restaurants and bars
shopping malls
formerNameOfVenue University of Phoenix Stadium
foundedBy William John Murphy
governmentType council–manager government
hasDistrict Westgate Entertainment District
hasMilitaryInstallationNearby Luke Air Force Base
hasUniversityCampus Arizona State University West campus
Midwestern University
homeTeam Arizona Cardinals
homeTeamLeague National Football League
homeTeamSport American football
hostsEvent Fiesta Bowl
NCAA Final Four (selected years)
NCAA college football games
Super Bowl (multiple editions)
concerts and large entertainment events
inIncorporatedYear 1910
knownFor annual events and festivals
professional sports stadiums
shopping and retail centers
sports and entertainment district
locatedIn Phoenix metropolitan area
locatedInDesert Sonoran Desert
locatedNear Phoenix, Arizona
majorRoad Arizona State Route 101 Loop
Arizona State Route 303 Loop
U.S. Route 60 NERFINISHED
nickname Arizona’s Antique Capital
postalCodePrefix 853
region Southwestern United States
sportsVenue Desert Diamond Arena
State Farm Stadium
state Arizona
timeZone Mountain Standard Time
usesDaylightSavingTime false


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