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Conquest champion Billie Jean King will bring in the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Rose Ceremony..
The 39-time Conquest champion from Long Coastline is returning to her origins to serve as Grand Marshall for the 136th Rose Parade.
Event of Roses Head Of State Ed Morales announced today on the front steps of the legendary Tournament Property as King helped make a huge entry to Elton John's hit song "Philly Independence"-- a song notoriously filled in her tribute that acted as the theme for her WTT team.
Master's selection as Grand Marshal ties perfectly in to this year's procession style: "Ideal Day Ever Before!", commemorating life's greatest instants.
Billie Jean Master's impact prolongs much past sporting activities and also the ping pong courthouse. Called some of the "100 Most Important Americans of the 20th Century" through LIFE magazine, she is the first lady athlete to receive the Presidential Award of Independence, and also she will become the first individual woman sportsmen to get the Congressional Gold Award.
Master is actually also the owner of the Female's Athletics Base, the Female's Tennis Affiliation, and the Billie Jean Master Structure.
As Grand Marshal, King will ride down Colorado Boulevard, welcoming the new year with the appeal as well as custom the March is known for and take part in the pre-game event at the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Flower Bowl Game.
" Being Actually from Long Beach as well as growing up in Southern The golden state I have fond memories of viewing the ceremony with my family members as well as I am actually heavily recognized to become named Grand Marshal of the 2025 Flower March," mentioned King. "This parade is actually a remarkable party of delight and also community, and also it truly stands for the "Ideal Day Ever" for all that go to or even enjoy.