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Grand Slam champ Billie Jean King will introduce the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Rose Parade..
The 39-time Conquest champion from Long Beach front is actually coming back to her origins to act as Grand Marshall for the 136th Flower March.
Tournament of Roses Head Of State Ed Morales declared today on the front actions of the legendary Event Residence as King produced a marvelous entry to Elton John's hit tune "Philadelphia Liberty"-- a song once filled in her tribute that acted as the concept for her WTT squad.
Master's variety as Grand Marshal connections seamlessly right into this year's march concept: "Finest Day Ever!", celebrating lifestyle's finest moments.
Billie Jean King's effect stretches much beyond sports as well as the tennis court. Called one of the "one hundred Crucial Americans of the 20th Century" through live magazine, she is actually the 1st girl sportsmen to receive the Presidential Medal of Liberty, and she will end up being the 1st individual woman athlete to obtain the Congressional Gold Award.
King is additionally the founder of the Women's Athletics Foundation, the Women's Ping pong Affiliation, and the Billie Jean King Base.
As Grand Marshal, Master is going to ride down Colorado Boulevard, welcoming the new year with the charm and practice the Ceremony is actually understood for as well as join the pre-game ceremony at the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Flower Bowl Game.
" Being coming from Long Beach as well as maturing in Southern California I possess fond moments of watching the parade along with my loved ones and I am deeply recognized to be named Grand Marshal of the 2025 Flower Parade," said Master. "This ceremony is a fantastic occasion of pleasure and neighborhood, and it really represents the "Best Day Ever" for all that attend or even check out.