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Grand Slam champion Billie Jean Master will bring in the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Flower March..
The 39-time Conquest champion coming from Long Seashore is actually coming back to her roots to act as Grand Marshall for the 136th Flower March.
Tournament of Roses President Ed Morales revealed today on the frontal steps of the iconic Tournament Residence as Master created a marvelous doorway to Elton John's favorite song "Philadelphia Flexibility"-- a song once recorded her tribute that served as the motif for her WTT squad.
Master's variety as Grand Marshal ties seamlessly right into this year's procession style: "Absolute best Day Ever Before!", celebrating lifestyle's finest seconds.
Billie Jean King's impact expands much beyond sports and the tennis courtroom. Named one of the "100 Essential Americans of the 20th Century" by LIFE publication, she is actually the initial lady professional athlete to receive the Presidential Medal of Liberty, and also she will come to be the first individual female sportsmen to acquire the Congressional Gold Medal.
Master is additionally the creator of the Women's Athletics Base, the Women's Ping pong Organization, and also the Billie Jean Master Structure.
As Grand Marshal, King will use down Colorado Blvd, welcoming the brand-new year along with the beauty as well as tradition the March is understood for and participate in the pre-game event at the University Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Rose Bowl Game.
" Being Actually from Long Seashore as well as growing up in Southern California I possess warm minds of watching the ceremony with my family members and I am actually greatly honored to be called Grand Marshal of the 2025 Rose Parade," mentioned Master. "This parade is actually a wonderful celebration of delight and neighborhood, and also it truly represents the "Ideal Day Ever Before" for all who attend or watch.