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Grand Slam champ Billie Jean Master will introduce the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Rose Procession..
The 39-time Grand Slam champion coming from Long Beach is actually going back to her origins to serve as Grand Marshall for the 136th Flower Parade.
Competition of Roses President Ed Morales introduced today on the main actions of the renowned Competition House as Master produced a splendid entry to Elton John's hit tune "Philadelphia Freedom"-- a track once recorded her tribute that worked as the motif for her WTT team.
Master's option as Grand Marshal connections perfectly into this year's ceremony motif: "Greatest Day Ever!", commemorating life's absolute best minutes.
Billie Jean King's effect stretches much past sports and the tennis court. Called one of the "100 Most Important Americans of the 20th Century" by LIFE journal, she is the first lady athlete to obtain the Presidential Award of Liberty, and also she will certainly end up being the 1st specific woman athlete to receive the Congressional Gold Award.
King is actually likewise the owner of the Female's Athletics Base, the Women's Tennis Association, and also the Billie Jean King Groundwork.
As Grand Marshal, King is going to use down Colorado Boulevard, ushering in the brand-new year with the charm and custom the March is actually recognized for and join the pre-game ceremony at the College Volleyball Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Flower Championship Game.
" Being from Long Coastline as well as growing in Southern California I have fond memories of checking out the parade along with my loved ones as well as I am actually greatly recognized to become called Grand Marshal of the 2025 Rose Procession," said Master. "This parade is an excellent event of happiness as well as neighborhood, as well as it truly exemplifies the "Ideal Time Ever Before" for all who attend or check out.