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Conquest champ Billie Jean King will definitely bring in the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Rose March..
The 39-time Conquest champ from Long Beach is actually coming back to her roots to serve as Grand Marshall for the 136th Rose Procession.
Event of Roses President Ed Morales introduced today on the main steps of the famous Competition Home as King made a splendid entryway to Elton John's favorite song "Philadelphia Independence"-- a tune once written in her honor that acted as the style for her WTT squad.
King's variety as Grand Marshal ties seamlessly right into this year's parade motif: "Ideal Time Ever!", commemorating lifestyle's best instants.
Billie Jean Master's effect extends far beyond sporting activities and also the ping pong court. Called one of the "100 Essential Americans of the 20th Century" through LIFE journal, she is actually the very first woman sportsmen to get the Presidential Award of Liberty, and she will definitely come to be the very first private girl athlete to acquire the Congressional Gold Medal.
King is actually additionally the founder of the Female's Athletics Base, the Women's Tennis Association, and the Billie Jean King Groundwork.
As Grand Marshal, King will ride down Colorado Boulevard, welcoming the new year along with the beauty and tradition the Procession is actually recognized for as well as join the pre-game ceremony at the College Soccer Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Flower Championship Game.
" Being Actually from Long Seashore and also growing in Southern The golden state I possess warm moments of viewing the parade with my family and I am greatly recognized to be named Grand Marshal of the 2025 Flower Procession," mentioned Master. "This parade is actually a wonderful occasion of pleasure as well as area, and also it truly embodies the "Absolute best Time Ever Before" for all who attend or even see.