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Conquest champ Billie Jean Master will certainly introduce the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Rose Procession..
The 39-time Conquest champ coming from Long Beach front is returning to her origins to function as Grand Marshall for the 136th Flower March.
Event of Roses President Ed Morales declared today on the main steps of the iconic Tournament Home as King created a grand entrance to Elton John's smash hit track "Philly Freedom"-- a track notoriously recorded her honor that worked as the style for her WTT squad.
King's variety as Grand Marshal ties perfectly in to this year's parade theme: "Finest Day Ever Before!", commemorating life's best seconds.
Billie Jean King's effect extends far past sports as well as the tennis court. Called some of the "one hundred Most Important Americans of the 20th Century" by LIFE magazine, she is the 1st lady sportsmen to receive the Presidential Award of Liberty, as well as she is going to come to be the 1st personal lady athlete to receive the Congressional Gold Medal.
Master is likewise the creator of the Female's Athletics Base, the Female's Ping pong Affiliation, and also the Billie Jean King Structure.
As Grand Marshal, King is going to use down Colorado Blvd, ushering in the new year with the charm and custom the Ceremony is actually understood for and also take part in the pre-game service at the College Soccer Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Rose Bowl Game.
" Being coming from Long Seashore and growing up in Southern California I have fond memories of seeing the march with my family and also I am actually heavily recognized to become called Grand Marshal of the 2025 Flower Ceremony," mentioned King. "This ceremony is actually a remarkable festivity of delight and also neighborhood, and it definitely exemplifies the "Greatest Day Ever" for all that attend or see.