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Grand Slam champ Billie Jean King will certainly introduce the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Rose Procession..
The 39-time Conquest champion coming from Long Beach is actually going back to her roots to function as Grand Marshall for the 136th Flower March.
Competition of Roses President Ed Morales announced today on the main measures of the renowned Tournament House as Master created a splendid doorway to Elton John's smash hit tune "Philly Liberty"-- a song once written in her tribute that worked as the theme for her WTT team.
Master's variety as Grand Marshal ties seamlessly right into this year's procession concept: "Greatest Day Ever!", celebrating life's ideal minutes.
Billie Jean Master's impact extends much past sporting activities and also the ping pong courthouse. Named one of the "100 Crucial Americans of the 20th Century" by LIFE magazine, she is actually the 1st girl athlete to receive the Presidential Award of Flexibility, and she will certainly become the initial private female professional athlete to get the Congressional Gold Award.
Master is actually additionally the founder of the Female's Athletics Structure, the Women's Ping pong Affiliation, as well as the Billie Jean Master Groundwork.
As Grand Marshal, King will definitely use down Colorado Boulevard, initiating the new year with the beauty and heritage the March is actually recognized 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 Seashore and also maturing in Southern California I possess fond moments of checking out the parade along with my household and also I am deeply recognized to become named Grand Marshal of the 2025 Rose March," stated King. "This procession is actually a terrific party of happiness as well as neighborhood, as well as it absolutely stands for the "Absolute best Day Ever Before" for all that go to or even enjoy.