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Grand Slam champion Billie Jean King are going to generate the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Flower March..
The 39-time Conquest champion coming from Long Coastline is actually going back to her origins to work as Grand Marshall for the 136th Flower Procession.
Event of Roses Head Of State Ed Morales revealed today on the main measures of the legendary Competition Home as Master produced a marvelous entrance to Elton John's hit song "Philly Flexibility"-- a track famously filled in her respect that acted as the theme for her WTT squad.
King's choice as Grand Marshal connections effortlessly right into this year's march style: "Ideal Time Ever Before!", celebrating life's greatest seconds.
Billie Jean Master's impact extends much beyond sports as well as the tennis courtroom. Called one of the "100 Most Important Americans of the 20th Century" by everyday life journal, she is the initial female athlete to receive the Presidential Award of Independence, and also she is going to become the very first individual lady professional athlete to obtain the Congressional Gold Award.
Master is actually additionally the owner of the Women's Athletics Structure, the Female's Tennis Organization, as well as the Billie Jean Master Structure.
As Grand Marshal, Master will definitely use down Colorado Blvd, welcoming the new year with the charm and tradition the Ceremony is recognized for as well as take part in the pre-game service at the College Soccer Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Flower Championship Game.
" Being from Long Coastline and growing up in Southern California I have sentimental minds of enjoying the ceremony with my loved ones as well as I am actually greatly honored to become called Grand Marshal of the 2025 Flower March," pointed out King. "This parade is a terrific festivity of pleasure as well as neighborhood, and also it genuinely stands for the "Ideal Time Ever" for all who attend or check out.