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Billie Jean King Called Grand Marshall for 136th Rose March

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Grand Slam champ Billie Jean King will definitely introduce the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Flower March..
The 39-time Grand Slam champ from Long Seashore is actually returning to her roots to function as Grand Marshall for the 136th Flower Procession.
Tournament of Roses Head Of State Ed Morales revealed today on the front steps of the legendary Event House as King made a grand entry to Elton John's favorite song "Philadelphia Independence"-- a track notoriously filled in her honor that acted as the concept for her WTT squad.
Master's collection as Grand Marshal connections flawlessly in to this year's ceremony motif: "Best Day Ever!", celebrating life's absolute best minutes.
Billie Jean Master's effect stretches far beyond sports as well as the tennis court. Called some of the "100 Most Important Americans of the 20th Century" through everyday life publication, she is actually the initial woman athlete to get the Presidential Medal of Liberty, as well as she will definitely end up being the first specific female sportsmen to acquire the Congressional Gold Award.
King is also the owner of the Women's Sports Structure, the Women's Ping pong Association, and the Billie Jean King Groundwork.

As Grand Marshal, King will definitely use down Colorado Boulevard, introducing the brand-new year along with the elegance as well as practice the Ceremony is actually known for as well as participate in the pre-game service at the College Soccer Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Rose Championship Game.
" Being Actually coming from Long Seashore as well as maturing in Southern The golden state I possess fond moments of viewing the march along with my family and I am heavily honored to become called Grand Marshal of the 2025 Rose Parade," stated King. "This ceremony is an excellent festivity of pleasure and also community, and also it genuinely embodies the "Ideal Time Ever" for all that go to or even watch.