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Billie Jean King Called Grand Marshall for 136th Flower Parade

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Grand Slam champion Billie Jean Master will certainly produce the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Flower Ceremony..
The 39-time Grand Slam champ from Long Coastline is actually coming back to her roots to serve as Grand Marshall for the 136th Flower Ceremony.
Tournament of Roses President Ed Morales announced today on the main actions of the well-known Competition Property as Master created a grand entry to Elton John's smash hit track "Philly Freedom"-- a tune famously recorded her respect that functioned as the theme for her WTT team.
Master's collection as Grand Marshal associations perfectly in to this year's procession motif: "Best Time Ever Before!", celebrating lifestyle's finest moments.
Billie Jean King's effect extends far beyond sporting activities and the tennis courtroom. Called one of the "100 Essential Americans of the 20th Century" by daily life journal, she is actually the 1st girl athlete to acquire the Presidential Award of Flexibility, and she will certainly come to be the 1st personal girl sportsmen to get the Congressional Gold Award.
Master is actually additionally the founder of the Female's Sports Base, the Female's Ping pong Affiliation, and also the Billie Jean Master Groundwork.

As Grand Marshal, King is going to ride down Colorado Blvd, initiating the new year along with the appeal and heritage the Procession is understood for and also participate in the pre-game event at the University Volleyball Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Flower Bowl Game.
" Being from Long Seaside and also growing up in Southern The golden state I possess sentimental moments of viewing the march with my family and also I am actually profoundly honored to become called Grand Marshal of the 2025 Rose Parade," said Master. "This procession is a wonderful occasion of joy and community, as well as it genuinely represents the "Finest Time Ever Before" for all who attend or see.