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Grand Slam champ Billie Jean King will definitely produce the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Flower March..
The 39-time Grand Slam champion from Long Seaside is actually returning to her roots to act as Grand Marshall for the 136th Flower Parade.
Event of Roses Head Of State Ed Morales announced today on the front measures of the famous Event Residence as Master produced a grand entrance to Elton John's hit song "Philadelphia Liberty"-- a song once filled in her honor that acted as the motif for her WTT squad.
King's collection as Grand Marshal connections flawlessly right into this year's march concept: "Best Day Ever!", celebrating lifestyle's ideal seconds.
Billie Jean King's effect extends far past sporting activities and the tennis courthouse. Called among the "one hundred Crucial Americans of the 20th Century" through LIFE magazine, she is the 1st female professional athlete to acquire the Presidential Medal of Freedom, as well as she is going to end up being the initial individual female sportsmen to get the Congressional Gold Medal.
Master is actually likewise the founder of the Women's Athletics Groundwork, the Female's Ping pong Association, as well as the Billie Jean King Foundation.
As Grand Marshal, King is going to use down Colorado Blvd, initiating the brand-new year with the elegance and also practice the March is understood for and also participate in the pre-game service at the University Soccer Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Flower Bowl Game.
" Being from Long Seashore and growing in Southern The golden state I have warm minds of viewing the parade with my household and I am deeply honored to be called Grand Marshal of the 2025 Flower March," said Master. "This march is a splendid party of happiness as well as neighborhood, and also it genuinely works with the "Greatest Time Ever" for all that go to or check out.