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Grand Slam champ Billie Jean King will certainly produce the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Flower Parade..
The 39-time Conquest champ from Long Seaside is actually going back to her origins to act as Grand Marshall for the 136th Rose Parade.
Tournament of Roses President Ed Morales declared today on the main steps of the renowned Tournament House as King helped make a grand entry to Elton John's favorite track "Philadelphia Independence"-- a song notoriously recorded her respect that served as the concept for her WTT team.
Master's variety as Grand Marshal ties flawlessly in to this year's procession motif: "Ideal Time Ever!", celebrating life's absolute best moments.
Billie Jean King's influence stretches much beyond sports as well as the ping pong courtroom. Called one of the "100 Crucial Americans of the 20th Century" by daily life publication, she is the initial girl athlete to acquire the Presidential Award of Flexibility, and she will become the initial individual woman athlete to acquire the Congressional Gold Medal.
Master is likewise the founder of the Female's Athletics Groundwork, the Women's Ping pong Affiliation, and also the Billie Jean King Foundation.
As Grand Marshal, Master will definitely ride down Colorado Boulevard, initiating the brand new year along with the elegance as well as tradition the Procession is understood for and take part in the pre-game event at the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Rose Championship Game.
" Being Actually coming from Long Beach as well as maturing in Southern California I have warm moments of checking out the march with my loved ones and also I am deeply honored to become named Grand Marshal of the 2025 Rose Parade," said King. "This parade is actually a splendid celebration of joy and also area, as well as it really works with the "Best Day Ever Before" for all who attend or even watch.