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Conquest champion Billie Jean King will produce the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Rose March..
The 39-time Conquest champ from Long Beach is going back to her roots to act as Grand Marshall for the 136th Flower Ceremony.
Event of Roses Head Of State Ed Morales introduced today on the front actions of the well-known Tournament House as Master created a grand entrance to Elton John's smash hit tune "Philly Liberty"-- a song once recorded her tribute that acted as the motif for her WTT team.
Master's variety as Grand Marshal connections effortlessly into this year's procession theme: "Finest Day Ever Before!", celebrating life's ideal minutes.
Billie Jean Master's impact extends much past sporting activities and also the tennis courtroom. Called among the "100 Essential Americans of the 20th Century" by everyday life journal, she is the very first female professional athlete to get the Presidential Medal of Flexibility, and also she is going to become the very first specific girl athlete to receive the Congressional Gold Award.
Master is actually also the creator of the Women's Athletics Base, the Female's Ping pong Association, and also the Billie Jean Master Foundation.
As Grand Marshal, Master will use down Colorado Blvd, initiating the new year along with the charm and also heritage the Parade is known for as well as take part in the pre-game ceremony at the University Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Rose Bowl Game.
" Being coming from Long Coastline as well as growing in Southern California I have warm minds of enjoying the march with my family members as well as I am actually profoundly recognized to become called Grand Marshal of the 2025 Flower Parade," said Master. "This procession is actually a splendid celebration of joy and also community, and also it absolutely works with the "Absolute best Day Ever Before" for all who go to or enjoy.