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Conquest champ Billie Jean King will produce the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Rose Parade..
The 39-time Conquest champ from Long Coastline is actually coming back to her origins to function as Grand Marshall for the 136th Rose Procession.
Competition of Roses President Ed Morales introduced today on the front steps of the iconic Tournament Home as King created a marvelous entry to Elton John's favorite song "Philly Freedom"-- a song famously recorded her tribute that acted as the concept for her WTT team.
Master's variety as Grand Marshal associations seamlessly right into this year's march theme: "Absolute best Time Ever!", commemorating life's absolute best moments.
Billie Jean Master's impact prolongs much beyond sports as well as the tennis courthouse. Called some of the "100 Essential Americans of the 20th Century" by LIFE publication, she is actually the initial woman professional athlete to obtain the Presidential Medal of Flexibility, as well as she will certainly become the 1st private lady sportsmen to receive the Congressional Gold Award.
Master is actually also the owner of the Women's Athletics Foundation, the Female's Ping pong Affiliation, as well as the Billie Jean Master Foundation.
As Grand Marshal, King will use down Colorado Boulevard, initiating the brand-new year with the appeal and tradition the Ceremony is understood for and also join the pre-game service at the College Volleyball Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Flower Bowl Game.
" Being Actually from Long Seaside and also growing in Southern The golden state I have fond memories of enjoying the procession along with my family members and I am profoundly recognized to become named Grand Marshal of the 2025 Rose March," pointed out King. "This parade is a fantastic party of happiness and also neighborhood, as well as it absolutely stands for the "Absolute best Time Ever" for all who go to or see.