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Grand Slam champion Billie Jean Master will definitely generate the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Rose Procession..
The 39-time Conquest champion from Long Seaside is returning to her origins to work as Grand Marshall for the 136th Flower March.
Competition of Roses President Ed Morales declared today on the frontal measures of the legendary Tournament Property as Master helped make a huge entryway to Elton John's favorite track "Philly Flexibility"-- a song notoriously filled in her honor that functioned as the theme for her WTT squad.
King's choice as Grand Marshal connections perfectly right into this year's parade motif: "Best Time Ever!", celebrating life's best minutes.
Billie Jean King's impact extends far beyond sports and the ping pong court. Named some of the "one hundred Essential Americans of the 20th Century" through LIFE journal, she is the very first woman professional athlete to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and she will certainly end up being the first private girl athlete to acquire the Congressional Gold Medal.
King is actually likewise the owner of the Women's Sports Base, the Female's Ping pong Organization, as well as the Billie Jean Master Foundation.
As Grand Marshal, King will ride down Colorado Blvd, ushering in the brand new year along with the elegance as well as heritage the Ceremony is actually recognized for and also join the pre-game service at the University Volleyball Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Flower Bowl Game.
" Being from Long Seashore and also growing in Southern The golden state I have warm memories of enjoying the procession along with my family and also I am actually deeply honored to be named Grand Marshal of the 2025 Rose Procession," stated King. "This procession is actually a wonderful celebration of delight as well as neighborhood, and also it really stands for the "Finest Time Ever Before" for all who attend or even view.