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Conquest champion Billie Jean King are going to bring in the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Rose Procession..
The 39-time Grand Slam champion from Long Seaside is actually coming back to her origins to serve as Grand Marshall for the 136th Rose Parade.
Competition of Roses President Ed Morales introduced today on the frontal measures of the renowned Event Residence as Master created a grand entry to Elton John's hit song "Philly Liberty"-- a track notoriously written in her respect that acted as the theme for her WTT team.
Master's selection as Grand Marshal associations effortlessly into this year's parade style: "Absolute best Time Ever Before!", commemorating life's best instants.
Billie Jean King's effect expands far past sporting activities as well as the tennis court. Called some of the "100 Crucial Americans of the 20th Century" through daily life publication, she is actually the first girl professional athlete to get the Presidential Award of Liberty, as well as she will certainly become the first individual woman sportsmen to receive the Congressional Gold Award.
Master is likewise the owner of the Women's Sports Base, the Women's Ping pong Organization, as well as the Billie Jean Master Structure.
As Grand Marshal, Master will ride down Colorado Blvd, welcoming the brand new year along with the elegance and tradition the Parade is actually known for and take part in the pre-game event at the College Volleyball Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Rose Bowl Game.
" Being from Long Beach front and also growing in Southern California I possess fond minds of enjoying the procession along with my household and also I am heavily recognized to become named Grand Marshal of the 2025 Flower Parade," stated King. "This parade is an excellent festivity of happiness and also community, as well as it genuinely represents the "Ideal Day Ever" for all that attend or even view.