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Conquest champion Billie Jean Master will introduce the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Rose March..
The 39-time Grand Slam champ coming from Long Seashore is returning to her roots to serve as Grand Marshall for the 136th Flower Ceremony.
Event of Roses President Ed Morales declared today on the frontal actions of the renowned Tournament Residence as Master created a marvelous entryway to Elton John's favorite song "Philadelphia Flexibility"-- a track famously filled in her honor that worked as the theme for her WTT team.
King's assortment as Grand Marshal ties perfectly in to this year's ceremony theme: "Ideal Day Ever!", celebrating life's greatest moments.
Billie Jean Master's influence stretches far beyond sporting activities as well as the tennis courtroom. Named among the "100 Crucial Americans of the 20th Century" by daily life publication, she is the very first lady athlete to get the Presidential Award of Freedom, and also she will certainly come to be the first specific female athlete to obtain the Congressional Gold Medal.
King is additionally the founder of the Women's Athletics Foundation, the Women's Ping pong Organization, and the Billie Jean Master Base.
As Grand Marshal, King will certainly use down Colorado Boulevard, introducing the brand-new year along with the elegance and practice the Procession is actually recognized for as well as participate in the pre-game event at the University Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Rose Bowl Game.
" Being Actually coming from Long Seaside and also maturing in Southern California I have sentimental memories of watching the ceremony with my loved ones and also I am actually deeply honored to be named Grand Marshal of the 2025 Rose Procession," stated Master. "This parade is actually a fantastic celebration of pleasure and also neighborhood, and it truly exemplifies the "Finest Day Ever Before" for all that go to or watch.