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Grand Slam champion Billie Jean Master will bring in the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Flower Ceremony..
The 39-time Grand Slam champ from Long Coastline is going back to her roots to serve as Grand Marshall for the 136th Rose Parade.
Event of Roses Head Of State Ed Morales announced today on the main measures of the famous Event Property as King helped make a marvelous entryway to Elton John's favorite track "Philadelphia Flexibility"-- a tune once filled in her respect that served as the motif for her WTT squad.
King's assortment as Grand Marshal associations seamlessly in to this year's parade concept: "Greatest Day Ever!", celebrating life's ideal moments.
Billie Jean King's impact expands much past sporting activities as well as the ping pong courtroom. Called among the "one hundred Essential Americans of the 20th Century" through LIFE publication, she is the 1st girl athlete to obtain the Presidential Medal of Liberty, and she will definitely end up being the 1st personal female sportsmen to acquire the Congressional Gold Medal.
King is actually likewise the creator of the Female's Sports Groundwork, the Female's Tennis Association, and the Billie Jean Master Structure.
As Grand Marshal, Master will certainly use down Colorado Boulevard, initiating the brand-new year with the beauty and custom the March is known for and also participate in the pre-game event at the College Volleyball Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Rose Championship Game.
" Being Actually from Long Coastline and also maturing in Southern The golden state I possess warm memories of viewing the parade along with my family members as well as I am actually profoundly recognized to be named Grand Marshal of the 2025 Rose Procession," pointed out Master. "This ceremony is actually a splendid festivity of delight as well as area, and also it truly works with the "Absolute best Day Ever Before" for all that go to or even check out.