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Conquest champ Billie Jean King will definitely bring in the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Flower March..
The 39-time Grand Slam champion from Long Seaside is returning to her origins to serve as Grand Marshall for the 136th Flower March.
Tournament of Roses President Ed Morales declared today on the main measures of the well-known Event House as King made a splendid doorway to Elton John's smash hit track "Philadelphia Freedom"-- a track famously recorded her honor that served as the style for her WTT squad.
Master's variety as Grand Marshal associations flawlessly right into this year's ceremony motif: "Absolute best Time Ever Before!", celebrating lifestyle's absolute best seconds.
Billie Jean King's effect prolongs far beyond sporting activities as well as the ping pong court. Named some of the "one hundred Essential Americans of the 20th Century" through everyday life magazine, she is actually the very first female sportsmen to receive the Presidential Award of Independence, and also she is going to end up being the very first individual girl sportsmen to receive the Congressional Gold Award.
King is also the founder of the Women's Athletics Base, the Female's Ping pong Organization, and the Billie Jean King Base.
As Grand Marshal, King will definitely ride down Colorado Boulevard, introducing the new year along with the beauty and also custom the Ceremony is understood for and also take part in the pre-game service at the College Volleyball Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Rose Championship Game.
" Being coming from Long Beach front as well as growing in Southern The golden state I possess warm moments of checking out the ceremony with my household and also I am greatly recognized to become named Grand Marshal of the 2025 Rose Parade," stated Master. "This procession is a remarkable party of delight and also neighborhood, as well as it genuinely exemplifies the "Absolute best Day Ever" for all who go to or enjoy.