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Conquest champion Billie Jean Master will introduce the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Rose Procession..
The 39-time Grand Slam champ coming from Long Beach front is returning to her origins 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 Competition House as Master made a grand entry to Elton John's smash hit track "Philly Flexibility"-- a song once written in her tribute that worked as the motif for her WTT team.
King's choice as Grand Marshal connections effortlessly in to this year's march concept: "Ideal Day Ever Before!", commemorating life's greatest minutes.
Billie Jean King's influence extends far past sporting activities and also the tennis court. Called among the "100 Essential Americans of the 20th Century" through live publication, she is actually the initial woman sportsmen to receive the Presidential Award of Independence, and also she will come to be the initial private female athlete to acquire the Congressional Gold Medal.
Master is actually likewise the creator of the Female's Sports Base, the Female's Tennis Affiliation, and also the Billie Jean King Groundwork.
As Grand Marshal, Master will use down Colorado Blvd, welcoming the new year along with the elegance as well as heritage the Ceremony is actually recognized for and also take part in the pre-game event at the College Soccer Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Flower Championship Game.
" Being Actually from Long Seaside and growing in Southern California I have sentimental minds of viewing the parade along with my family and also I am heavily recognized to be called Grand Marshal of the 2025 Flower March," stated King. "This procession is actually a terrific occasion of joy and also area, and also it truly exemplifies the "Greatest Time Ever" for all that attend or even watch.