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Grand Slam champ Billie Jean King will definitely bring in the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Rose Parade..
The 39-time Grand Slam champion coming from Long Seashore is actually going back to her roots to function as Grand Marshall for the 136th Rose March.
Event of Roses President Ed Morales introduced today on the main measures of the well-known Tournament Home as Master created a marvelous entryway to Elton John's favorite tune "Philadelphia Liberty"-- a song notoriously written in her respect that served as the concept for her WTT team.
King's choice as Grand Marshal associations effortlessly right into this year's march style: "Ideal Time Ever!", celebrating lifestyle's greatest seconds.
Billie Jean Master's impact prolongs much beyond sports as well as the ping pong courtroom. Called some of the "one hundred Crucial Americans of the 20th Century" through everyday life journal, she is the initial girl athlete to receive the Presidential Medal of Liberty, and she will certainly become the 1st specific lady sportsmen to receive the Congressional Gold Medal.
Master is actually also the founder of the Female's Athletics Base, the Women's Tennis Organization, as well as the Billie Jean Master Structure.
As Grand Marshal, King will definitely ride down Colorado Blvd, welcoming the brand new year with the appeal as well as tradition the Procession is known for and also take part in the pre-game service at the University Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Rose Bowl Game.
" Being from Long Beach as well as growing up in Southern California I have warm memories of seeing the procession with my household as well as I am actually greatly honored to become named Grand Marshal of the 2025 Flower Ceremony," claimed Master. "This ceremony is a remarkable celebration of delight and also neighborhood, and it truly embodies the "Ideal Time Ever" for all who attend or enjoy.