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Conquest champ Billie Jean King are going to introduce the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Flower Procession..
The 39-time Conquest champ from Long Seaside is returning to her origins to act as Grand Marshall for the 136th Flower Ceremony.
Competition of Roses President Ed Morales announced today on the front measures of the legendary Tournament Residence as Master made a grand entrance to Elton John's hit song "Philly Freedom"-- a track once filled in her honor that worked as the theme for her WTT team.
King's selection as Grand Marshal associations effortlessly in to this year's ceremony theme: "Ideal Time Ever Before!", celebrating lifestyle's best seconds.
Billie Jean Master's influence expands far past sporting activities and the tennis courtroom. Named some of the "100 Crucial Americans of the 20th Century" by daily life magazine, she is the very first woman professional athlete to obtain the Presidential Award of Liberty, as well as she will become the first private woman athlete to get the Congressional Gold Award.
Master is additionally the owner of the Female's Athletics Structure, the Women's Tennis Affiliation, and the Billie Jean King Groundwork.
As Grand Marshal, King will use down Colorado Boulevard, ushering in the new year along with the charm as well as heritage the Procession is actually recognized for and also take part in the pre-game ceremony at the University Soccer Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Rose Championship Game.
" Being coming from Long Seaside and also growing in Southern California I possess warm minds of checking out the ceremony with my family as well as I am actually heavily recognized to become called Grand Marshal of the 2025 Flower Ceremony," stated Master. "This parade is actually an excellent party of pleasure as well as neighborhood, as well as it truly embodies the "Best Day Ever" for all who go to or enjoy.