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Conquest champ Billie Jean King will definitely introduce the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Rose Parade..
The 39-time Grand Slam champion from Long Beach is coming back to her roots to work as Grand Marshall for the 136th Flower March.
Event of Roses President Ed Morales announced today on the frontal actions of the well-known Tournament Residence as King created a grand entry to Elton John's hit song "Philly Liberty"-- a tune once filled in her honor that acted as the motif for her WTT team.
King's collection as Grand Marshal ties flawlessly right into this year's parade motif: "Absolute best Time Ever Before!", commemorating lifestyle's ideal moments.
Billie Jean King's effect prolongs much past sporting activities and also the ping pong court. Named one of the "100 Essential Americans of the 20th Century" through LIFE journal, she is the initial woman professional athlete to get the Presidential Award of Flexibility, and also she will certainly become the initial individual woman professional athlete to acquire the Congressional Gold Medal.
Master is additionally the founder of the Female's Sports Groundwork, the Women's Ping pong Organization, as well as the Billie Jean Master Base.
As Grand Marshal, Master will certainly ride down Colorado Boulevard, welcoming the new year along with the charm and also custom the Ceremony is actually understood for and participate in the pre-game ceremony at the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Rose Championship Game.
" Being Actually from Long Seashore and also growing in Southern The golden state I possess warm moments of seeing the procession with my household and also I am heavily recognized to be named Grand Marshal of the 2025 Rose March," claimed Master. "This march is a splendid celebration of pleasure and community, and also it truly embodies the "Greatest Time Ever" for all who go to or check out.