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Conquest champ Billie Jean King will definitely bring in the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Flower Parade..
The 39-time Grand Slam champ from Long Seaside is actually going back to her roots to serve as Grand Marshall for the 136th Rose Procession.
Tournament of Roses Head Of State Ed Morales revealed today on the frontal actions of the well-known Competition Residence as King created a grand entryway to Elton John's hit song "Philadelphia Independence"-- a track famously filled in her honor that acted as the concept for her WTT team.
Master's assortment as Grand Marshal associations flawlessly right into this year's parade concept: "Absolute best Day Ever!", commemorating life's greatest seconds.
Billie Jean King's impact prolongs much past sports and also the ping pong courthouse. Called some of the "one hundred Crucial Americans of the 20th Century" by daily life publication, she is actually the very first woman professional athlete to get the Presidential Award of Flexibility, and also she will definitely become the very first private girl sportsmen to receive the Congressional Gold Award.
King is likewise the owner of the Female's Sports Groundwork, the Women's Ping pong Affiliation, and also the Billie Jean Master Groundwork.
As Grand Marshal, King will ride down Colorado Blvd, welcoming the brand new year along with the beauty and also heritage the Ceremony is understood for as well as participate in the pre-game service at the College Soccer Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Flower Bowl Game.
" Being Actually from Long Seaside as well as maturing in Southern California I have warm moments of seeing the ceremony along with my family and also I am profoundly recognized to be called Grand Marshal of the 2025 Flower Parade," stated King. "This march is actually a terrific celebration of delight and community, and it definitely represents the "Greatest Time Ever Before" for all who go to or even check out.