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Grand Slam champ Billie Jean Master will definitely produce the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Flower Procession..
The 39-time Conquest champ coming from Long Beach is going back to her origins to work as Grand Marshall for the 136th Rose Procession.
Event of Roses Head Of State Ed Morales declared today on the frontal steps of the famous Competition House as King produced a grand entry to Elton John's favorite song "Philadelphia Freedom"-- a tune once filled in her respect that worked as the concept for her WTT team.
King's choice as Grand Marshal connections seamlessly into this year's procession concept: "Best Day Ever!", commemorating lifestyle's ideal seconds.
Billie Jean King's influence extends much beyond sports and also the tennis courthouse. Called one of the "one hundred Crucial Americans of the 20th Century" through daily life journal, she is the initial girl professional athlete to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and she will become the first private female sportsmen to get the Congressional Gold Medal.
King is additionally the owner of the Women's Sports Structure, the Women's Ping pong Association, and the Billie Jean King Base.
As Grand Marshal, King will certainly use down Colorado Blvd, introducing the brand-new year with the appeal and also custom the Procession is recognized for and also take part in the pre-game service at the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Flower Bowl Game.
" Being Actually coming from Long Seaside as well as growing in Southern California I have sentimental moments of enjoying the march with my family members and I am heavily recognized to be called Grand Marshal of the 2025 Rose Parade," stated King. "This procession is a wonderful celebration of joy as well as area, as well as it absolutely represents the "Absolute best Time Ever" for all that attend or even see.