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Conquest champ Billie Jean Master are going to bring in the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Rose Parade..
The 39-time Grand Slam champion from Long Coastline is actually returning to her origins to act as Grand Marshall for the 136th Flower Procession.
Competition of Roses Head Of State Ed Morales introduced today on the frontal actions of the famous Tournament Home as Master made a splendid entry to Elton John's hit song "Philadelphia Freedom"-- a tune notoriously filled in her honor that acted as the theme for her WTT team.
King's assortment as Grand Marshal associations flawlessly right into this year's procession concept: "Ideal Time Ever!", celebrating life's absolute best instants.
Billie Jean King's influence extends far beyond sports and also the tennis courtroom. Called some of the "one hundred Most Important Americans of the 20th Century" by LIFE journal, she is the very first woman sportsmen to receive the Presidential Award of Flexibility, and she will certainly end up being the very first private woman athlete to get the Congressional Gold Award.
King is actually likewise the creator of the Women's Athletics Structure, the Female's Ping pong Affiliation, and the Billie Jean Master Groundwork.
As Grand Marshal, King will ride down Colorado Boulevard, introducing the new year with the appeal and also practice the Ceremony is understood for and also take part in the pre-game event at the University Volleyball Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Flower Bowl Game.
" Being from Long Beach front as well as growing up in Southern California I have sentimental memories of enjoying the march with my household and I am actually profoundly recognized to be named Grand Marshal of the 2025 Flower Procession," pointed out King. "This parade is actually a wonderful party of happiness as well as area, and also it definitely embodies the "Finest Day Ever Before" for all who attend or even see.