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Conquest champ Billie Jean King will bring in the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Rose Parade..
The 39-time Conquest champion coming from Long Seashore is actually going back to her roots to work as Grand Marshall for the 136th Rose March.
Tournament of Roses Head Of State Ed Morales introduced today on the front actions of the renowned Tournament Property as King helped make a grand entry to Elton John's smash hit song "Philadelphia Liberty"-- a tune famously written in her tribute that functioned as the motif for her WTT team.
Master's option as Grand Marshal ties perfectly in to this year's ceremony style: "Finest Time Ever!", commemorating lifestyle's ideal moments.
Billie Jean King's influence extends much past sports and also the ping pong courthouse. Named one of the "100 Most Important Americans of the 20th Century" through live magazine, she is the first lady professional athlete to get the Presidential Medal of Flexibility, as well as she is going to become the initial individual girl professional athlete to obtain the Congressional Gold Medal.
King is additionally the owner of the Female's Athletics Foundation, the Female's Ping pong Affiliation, as well as the Billie Jean King Groundwork.
As Grand Marshal, King will ride down Colorado Blvd, introducing the brand-new year with the charm and also custom the March is known for and also take part in the pre-game event at the College Soccer Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Rose Bowl Game.
" Being Actually coming from Long Seaside as well as maturing in Southern The golden state I have sentimental memories of viewing the parade along with my family members as well as I am heavily honored to be named Grand Marshal of the 2025 Flower March," claimed King. "This procession is actually a fantastic event of pleasure and community, and it truly stands for the "Greatest Time Ever" for all who attend or even view.