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Conquest champ Billie Jean Master are going to generate the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Rose March..
The 39-time Conquest champ coming from Long Seaside is coming back to her roots to act as Grand Marshall for the 136th Rose March.
Event of Roses Head Of State Ed Morales introduced today on the main steps of the renowned Event Property as Master helped make a huge entrance to Elton John's favorite song "Philly Liberty"-- a tune once written in her respect that served as the concept for her WTT team.
King's choice as Grand Marshal associations seamlessly right into this year's parade theme: "Finest Day Ever Before!", celebrating life's best moments.
Billie Jean King's impact stretches far past sporting activities and the ping pong court. Named one of the "100 Essential Americans of the 20th Century" by daily life publication, she is the very first female sportsmen to receive the Presidential Award of Freedom, and she will end up being the first individual lady athlete to receive the Congressional Gold Award.
King is additionally the creator of the Female's Athletics Foundation, the Women's Tennis Association, and also the Billie Jean King Base.
As Grand Marshal, King will certainly use down Colorado Boulevard, ushering in the brand new year with the appeal and practice the Ceremony is actually understood for and join the pre-game ceremony at the University Soccer Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Flower Championship Game.
" Being coming from Long Beach front and growing up in Southern California I have sentimental memories of enjoying the procession along with my household and I am actually profoundly recognized to become called Grand Marshal of the 2025 Flower Ceremony," mentioned King. "This ceremony is a terrific celebration of delight and also neighborhood, and it really exemplifies the "Ideal Day Ever" for all who attend or even enjoy.