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Conquest champ Billie Jean King will produce the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Flower Ceremony..
The 39-time Conquest champion coming from Long Beach is returning to her roots to function as Grand Marshall for the 136th Flower Procession.
Tournament of Roses Head Of State Ed Morales revealed today on the main actions of the legendary Tournament Residence as Master created a splendid entryway to Elton John's smash hit song "Philadelphia Flexibility"-- a song once filled in her honor that functioned as the concept for her WTT team.
King's selection as Grand Marshal associations perfectly right into this year's ceremony concept: "Ideal Day Ever!", celebrating lifestyle's greatest seconds.
Billie Jean Master's influence prolongs much beyond sporting activities and also the tennis court. Named some of the "100 Crucial Americans of the 20th Century" through everyday life publication, she is the 1st girl sportsmen to obtain the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and she will come to be the initial specific lady sportsmen to get the Congressional Gold Medal.
King is additionally the creator of the Female's Athletics Groundwork, the Female's Ping pong Affiliation, as well as the Billie Jean Master Foundation.
As Grand Marshal, Master will certainly use down Colorado Blvd, welcoming the brand-new year with the appeal as well as practice the Ceremony is recognized for as well as participate in the pre-game service at the College Soccer Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Rose Championship Game.
" Being Actually coming from Long Coastline as well as maturing in Southern California I have warm minds of watching the ceremony with my household and also I am deeply recognized to be called Grand Marshal of the 2025 Rose Parade," said Master. "This ceremony is a wonderful occasion of joy as well as area, and it really represents the "Absolute best Day Ever Before" for all that go to or check out.