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Billie Jean King Named Grand Marshall for 136th Flower March

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Conquest champ Billie Jean Master are going to produce the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Rose Ceremony..
The 39-time Grand Slam champion coming from Long Beach is returning to her origins to serve as Grand Marshall for the 136th Flower Procession.
Tournament of Roses Head Of State Ed Morales revealed today on the front steps of the well-known Tournament House as Master made a grand doorway to Elton John's smash hit track "Philadelphia Freedom"-- a track notoriously recorded her honor that served as the style for her WTT team.
Master's variety as Grand Marshal ties effortlessly right into this year's parade concept: "Best Time Ever!", commemorating life's absolute best moments.
Billie Jean King's impact prolongs far past sports and also the tennis court. Called some of the "one hundred Crucial Americans of the 20th Century" through LIFE magazine, she is the first female sportsmen to obtain the Presidential Medal of Independence, and she will certainly come to be the very first specific girl professional athlete to acquire the Congressional Gold Medal.
King is actually additionally the founder of the Women's Athletics Structure, the Women's Ping pong Association, and the Billie Jean Master Structure.

As Grand Marshal, Master is going to use down Colorado Blvd, introducing the brand new year with the charm as well as tradition the Ceremony is actually recognized for and take part in the pre-game event at the University Volleyball Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Flower Championship Game.
" Being Actually from Long Seashore and also maturing in Southern The golden state I have warm moments of watching the parade along with my loved ones as well as I am actually heavily honored to become named Grand Marshal of the 2025 Rose Parade," stated King. "This ceremony is actually a wonderful occasion of joy as well as community, as well as it really represents the "Greatest Time Ever Before" for all that go to or even enjoy.