Legendary rock group The Rolling Stones made a grand entrance by blimp, to a press conference in New York’s Van Cortland Park this afternoon. Details of their 2002-2003 World Tour were announced, which begins September 5 in Boston, before wrapping up in Europe late next year.

The first 32 dates were announced, which sees the group going to stadiums, arenas, and clubs. Three different venue productions and set lists will be created.

“It’s a bit of a challenge, since we’re used to playing big places,” singer Mick Jagger said, according to Billboard. “But I think it’s going to be fun.”

The Stones will rehearse in Toronto, as they have been accustomed to in previous years.

Rolling Stones tour dates:
Sept. 5: Boston (CMGI Field)
Sept. 8: Boston (Orpheum Theater)
Sept. 10: Chicago (United Center)
Sept. 13: Chicago (Comiskey Park)
Sept. 16: Chicago (Aragon Ballroom)
Sept. 18: Philadelphia (Veterans Stadium)
Sept. 22: Philadelphia (Tower Theater)
Sept. 26: New York (Madison Square Garden)
Sept. 28: East Rutherford, N.J. (Giants Stadium)
Sept. 30: New York (Roseland Ballroom)
Oct. 4: Washington, D.C. (Fed Ex Field)
Oct. 12: Detroit (Ford Field)
Oct. 14: Cleveland (Gund Arena)
Oct. 16: Toronto (Air Canada Center)
Oct. 18: Toronto (Sky Dome)
Oct. 20: Columbus, Ohio (Nationwide Arena)
Oct. 22: Sunrise, Fla. (National Car Rental Center)
Oct. 23: Miami (American Airlines Arena)
Oct. 26: Atlanta (Turner Field)
Oct. 31: Los Angeles (Staples Center)
Nov. 2: Los Angeles (Edison Field)
Nov. 4: Los Angeles (Wiltern Theater)
Nov. 8: San Francisco (Pac Bell Park)
Nov. 14: San Diego (Sports Arena)
Nov. 23: San Antonio (SBC Center)
Nov. 25: Nashville (Gaylord Entertainment Center)
Nov. 29: Las Vegas (TBA)
Jan. 8: Montreal (Molson Center)
Jan. 10: Pittsburgh (Mellon Arena)
Jan. 25: Houston (Reliant Stadium
Jan. 30: Phoenix (America West Arena)
Feb. 1: Denver (Pepsi Center)






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