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Grand Slam champ Billie Jean King will certainly generate the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Flower Parade..
The 39-time Conquest champ coming from Long Beach front is going back to her roots to function as Grand Marshall for the 136th Rose Procession.
Event of Roses Head Of State Ed Morales announced today on the front steps of the famous Competition Home as King helped make a splendid entryway to Elton John's hit tune "Philly Flexibility"-- a song notoriously recorded her tribute that functioned as the theme for her WTT team.
Master's selection as Grand Marshal ties flawlessly into this year's ceremony theme: "Ideal Day Ever!", celebrating lifestyle's absolute best seconds.
Billie Jean King's impact extends far past sporting activities as well as the tennis courthouse. Called one of the "100 Essential Americans of the 20th Century" by everyday life magazine, she is the first lady athlete to receive the Presidential Award of Liberty, and she will certainly come to be the first individual woman sportsmen to get the Congressional Gold Medal.
King is additionally the founder of the Women's Sports Structure, the Women's Ping pong Association, and also the Billie Jean King Base.
As Grand Marshal, Master will certainly use down Colorado Blvd, ushering in the brand new year with the elegance and also custom the March is recognized for and also take part in the pre-game event at the College Volleyball Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Flower Bowl Game.
" Being coming from Long Beach front and growing up in Southern The golden state I have warm memories of checking out the ceremony along with my household as well as I am deeply honored to be called Grand Marshal of the 2025 Flower March," stated King. "This march is actually an excellent event of delight as well as neighborhood, as well as it really exemplifies the "Greatest Time Ever Before" for all who attend or watch.