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Conquest champion Billie Jean King will definitely bring in the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Flower March..
The 39-time Grand Slam champ from Long Seaside is returning to her roots to function as Grand Marshall for the 136th Rose March.
Competition of Roses Head Of State Ed Morales announced today on the frontal measures of the renowned Event House as King helped make a marvelous entrance to Elton John's favorite song "Philadelphia Flexibility"-- a tune once written in her respect that acted as the motif for her WTT team.
King's assortment as Grand Marshal connections perfectly into this year's ceremony concept: "Ideal Day Ever!", celebrating lifestyle's finest minutes.
Billie Jean Master's effect stretches far beyond sports as well as the tennis courthouse. Called some of the "100 Essential Americans of the 20th Century" by LIFE journal, she is the 1st female sportsmen to obtain the Presidential Award of Independence, as well as she will certainly end up being the very first individual girl sportsmen to acquire the Congressional Gold Award.
Master is actually likewise the owner of the Female's Athletics Structure, the Women's Ping pong Affiliation, and also the Billie Jean Master Structure.
As Grand Marshal, Master will definitely ride down Colorado Boulevard, ushering in the new year with the elegance and practice the Parade is actually known for as well as join the pre-game service at the University Volleyball Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Flower Championship Game.
" Being from Long Seashore as well as growing up in Southern The golden state I have fond memories of seeing the procession with my family and also I am greatly recognized to become named Grand Marshal of the 2025 Rose Parade," pointed out King. "This march is a wonderful party of pleasure as well as area, as well as it genuinely represents the "Greatest Time Ever" for all that attend or even check out.