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Conquest champ Billie Jean King will definitely generate the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Flower March..
The 39-time Conquest champ from Long Seaside is returning to her origins to work as Grand Marshall for the 136th Flower Parade.
Event of Roses President Ed Morales announced today on the main steps of the iconic Event House as King created a grand doorway to Elton John's smash hit song "Philly Liberty"-- a track notoriously written in her respect that functioned as the concept for her WTT team.
King's option as Grand Marshal associations flawlessly into this year's ceremony style: "Best Time Ever Before!", commemorating life's greatest instants.
Billie Jean Master's impact prolongs much beyond sports and the tennis courtroom. Called some of the "one hundred Essential Americans of the 20th Century" by daily life magazine, she is the very first girl athlete to obtain the Presidential Award of Independence, and also she will certainly end up being the very first personal girl sportsmen to acquire the Congressional Gold Award.
Master is additionally the owner of the Female's Sports Groundwork, the Women's Tennis Association, as well as the Billie Jean King Groundwork.
As Grand Marshal, King will definitely ride down Colorado Boulevard, welcoming the brand-new year with the beauty and heritage the Procession is known for as well as take part in the pre-game event at the College Soccer Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Rose Championship Game.
" Being Actually from Long Beach front and growing in Southern California I have fond memories of seeing the parade with my family members and also I am actually heavily recognized to become called Grand Marshal of the 2025 Flower Ceremony," stated King. "This parade is actually a terrific event of happiness and area, and also it genuinely embodies the "Finest Time Ever Before" for all who go to or even watch.