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Conquest champ Billie Jean Master will certainly bring in the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Flower Procession..
The 39-time Grand Slam champ coming from Long Beach front is actually returning to her origins to act as Grand Marshall for the 136th Rose Parade.
Event of Roses President Ed Morales announced today on the front measures of the famous Competition Residence as Master created a splendid entry to Elton John's hit song "Philly Freedom"-- a track notoriously written in her tribute that served as the motif for her WTT squad.
King's variety as Grand Marshal ties effortlessly into this year's ceremony theme: "Ideal Day Ever!", commemorating life's best moments.
Billie Jean Master's influence extends much beyond sports and the tennis court. Named among the "one hundred Essential Americans of the 20th Century" through LIFE publication, she is the initial female athlete to acquire the Presidential Medal of Flexibility, as well as she will come to be the first specific lady professional athlete to get the Congressional Gold Medal.
Master is actually additionally the creator of the Female's Athletics Base, the Women's Ping pong Organization, and the Billie Jean Master Groundwork.
As Grand Marshal, King will definitely ride down Colorado Boulevard, welcoming the brand-new year along with the charm as well as heritage the Ceremony is understood for as well as participate in the pre-game service at the College Volleyball Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Flower Championship Game.
" Being Actually coming from Long Seaside and also maturing in Southern The golden state I have sentimental memories of watching the march along with my family members as well as I am actually deeply recognized to be called Grand Marshal of the 2025 Flower Parade," mentioned Master. "This ceremony is a fantastic celebration of pleasure and community, and it absolutely stands for the "Greatest Time Ever Before" for all that go to or see.