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Grand Slam champ Billie Jean King will definitely introduce the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Flower Procession..
The 39-time Grand Slam champ coming from Long Seashore is coming back to her roots to work as Grand Marshall for the 136th Flower Ceremony.
Competition of Roses Head Of State Ed Morales announced today on the frontal steps of the legendary Competition Residence as King created a marvelous entrance to Elton John's smash hit song "Philadelphia Independence"-- a song famously filled in her tribute that functioned as the style for her WTT team.
Master's selection as Grand Marshal associations effortlessly right into this year's march theme: "Ideal Day Ever Before!", commemorating lifestyle's ideal instants.
Billie Jean King's effect prolongs far past sports and the ping pong courthouse. Named among the "100 Most Important Americans of the 20th Century" by live journal, she is actually the 1st woman sportsmen to receive the Presidential Award of Freedom, and also she will definitely end up being the 1st specific woman sportsmen to acquire the Congressional Gold Medal.
King is actually likewise the founder of the Female's Sports Structure, the Women's Tennis Affiliation, and the Billie Jean King Groundwork.
As Grand Marshal, Master will certainly use down Colorado Blvd, initiating the new year along with the appeal and custom the Ceremony is known for as well as join the pre-game service at the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Rose Bowl Game.
" Being Actually coming from Long Beach as well as growing up in Southern California I possess fond minds of watching the parade with my loved ones and also I am profoundly recognized to become named Grand Marshal of the 2025 Flower March," stated Master. "This parade is actually an excellent celebration of happiness as well as area, and also it truly works with the "Ideal Time Ever Before" for all who go to or enjoy.