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Conquest champion Billie Jean King will certainly introduce the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Rose March..
The 39-time Conquest champ from Long Seaside is actually returning to her roots to act as Grand Marshall for the 136th Flower Parade.
Competition of Roses President Ed Morales announced today on the front measures of the well-known Competition Property as Master helped make a marvelous entryway to Elton John's favorite tune "Philadelphia Freedom"-- a tune once filled in her respect that functioned as the style for her WTT team.
King's choice as Grand Marshal connections perfectly in to this year's parade theme: "Finest Time Ever!", commemorating lifestyle's finest moments.
Billie Jean Master's effect stretches much beyond sporting activities and the tennis courthouse. Called some of the "one hundred Most Important Americans of the 20th Century" by everyday life magazine, she is actually the very first girl professional athlete to get the Presidential Award of Independence, and she will certainly end up being the first private lady sportsmen to get the Congressional Gold Medal.
Master is actually also the owner of the Women's Athletics Groundwork, the Women's Tennis Affiliation, and also the Billie Jean King Structure.
As Grand Marshal, King will definitely ride down Colorado Blvd, ushering in the new year with the elegance as well as custom the March is known for and also take part in the pre-game event at the College Soccer Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Flower Bowl Game.
" Being coming from Long Coastline and also growing up in Southern The golden state I possess fond moments of checking out the ceremony with my household and also I am actually greatly honored to be named Grand Marshal of the 2025 Flower Parade," pointed out Master. "This parade is a fantastic occasion of happiness and community, as well as it really embodies the "Best Time Ever" for all who attend or watch.