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Conquest champ Billie Jean Master will produce the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Flower Parade..
The 39-time Grand Slam champion coming from Long Beach is coming back to her origins to function as Grand Marshall for the 136th Flower Parade.
Tournament of Roses President Ed Morales declared today on the frontal measures of the legendary Competition Home as Master made a huge entryway to Elton John's hit tune "Philadelphia Liberty"-- a track famously written in her respect that acted as the motif for her WTT team.
Master's variety as Grand Marshal connections flawlessly right into this year's procession style: "Ideal Time Ever Before!", celebrating life's greatest seconds.
Billie Jean King's influence expands far past sporting activities as well as the tennis courtroom. Called one of the "100 Essential Americans of the 20th Century" through live journal, she is actually the first woman professional athlete to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, as well as she will definitely end up being the first individual female professional athlete to get the Congressional Gold Award.
King is actually also the founder of the Women's Sports Groundwork, the Female's Ping pong Association, and also the Billie Jean King Base.
As Grand Marshal, Master is going to ride down Colorado Blvd, welcoming the brand-new year along with the beauty and also custom the March is recognized for and join the pre-game event at the University Soccer Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Flower Bowl Game.
" Being Actually coming from Long Seaside as well as growing up in Southern California I have sentimental memories of enjoying the procession along with my household and also I am actually deeply recognized to be called Grand Marshal of the 2025 Flower Parade," claimed King. "This parade is actually a terrific celebration of pleasure and also area, as well as it genuinely embodies the "Absolute best Day Ever Before" for all who go to or watch.