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Grand Slam champion Billie Jean King are going to introduce the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Flower Parade..
The 39-time Conquest champ from Long Seashore is coming back to her roots to serve as Grand Marshall for the 136th Flower Procession.
Competition of Roses President Ed Morales revealed today on the front measures of the iconic Competition House as King created a marvelous doorway to Elton John's smash hit track "Philly Independence"-- a track famously filled in her respect that worked as the concept for her WTT squad.
King's variety as Grand Marshal ties perfectly in to this year's ceremony concept: "Absolute best Time Ever!", commemorating life's greatest moments.
Billie Jean King's impact stretches much past sports and the ping pong courthouse. Called some of the "one hundred Most Important Americans of the 20th Century" through daily life magazine, she is the 1st woman sportsmen to receive the Presidential Medal of Flexibility, as well as she will certainly become the first individual woman athlete to obtain the Congressional Gold Medal.
Master is actually also the owner of the Female's Sports Groundwork, the Women's Ping pong Association, as well as the Billie Jean King Foundation.
As Grand Marshal, Master is going to use down Colorado Blvd, welcoming the brand new year along with the elegance and also heritage the Procession is recognized for and participate in the pre-game service at the University Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Rose Championship Game.
" Being Actually from Long Seaside as well as growing in Southern California I have sentimental moments of seeing the ceremony with my loved ones and I am deeply honored to be named Grand Marshal of the 2025 Flower Procession," mentioned King. "This ceremony is a fantastic event of joy as well as community, and also it absolutely represents the "Best Day Ever" for all who go to or even check out.