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Grand Slam champion Billie Jean King will definitely produce the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Flower Parade..
The 39-time Conquest champion from Long Coastline is actually going back to her roots to serve as Grand Marshall for the 136th Rose Parade.
Tournament of Roses Head Of State Ed Morales announced today on the front steps of the famous Competition Residence as King created a marvelous entrance to Elton John's smash hit track "Philly Independence"-- a tune famously written in her respect that acted as the concept for her WTT squad.
Master's variety as Grand Marshal ties seamlessly right into this year's march concept: "Absolute best Time Ever!", celebrating lifestyle's ideal minutes.
Billie Jean Master's effect expands much past sports and also the ping pong courtroom. Named some of the "100 Essential Americans of the 20th Century" through live journal, she is actually the first woman sportsmen to get the Presidential Medal of Liberty, and she is going to end up being the first private woman athlete to acquire the Congressional Gold Award.
King is likewise the founder of the Women's Athletics Base, the Women's Tennis Affiliation, and also the Billie Jean Master Groundwork.
As Grand Marshal, Master will use down Colorado Blvd, welcoming the brand-new year with the appeal as well as practice the Parade is actually known for as well as participate in the pre-game service at the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Flower Championship Game.
" Being Actually from Long Seashore and growing up in Southern The golden state I possess fond memories of watching the ceremony with my family members and I am actually deeply honored to be named Grand Marshal of the 2025 Rose Procession," pointed out King. "This procession is a terrific party of pleasure as well as neighborhood, and also it really works with the "Greatest Time Ever" for all who attend or check out.