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Billie Jean King Called Grand Marshall for 136th Rose Parade

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Conquest champ Billie Jean King are going to bring in the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Flower Procession..
The 39-time Conquest champion from Long Seashore is going back to her roots to work as Grand Marshall for the 136th Flower Ceremony.
Competition of Roses President Ed Morales revealed today on the front actions of the legendary Competition Property as King created a marvelous entrance to Elton John's favorite song "Philadelphia Flexibility"-- a tune once filled in her tribute that functioned as the style for her WTT team.
Master's selection as Grand Marshal ties flawlessly right into this year's march motif: "Finest Day Ever Before!", commemorating life's ideal seconds.
Billie Jean Master's impact stretches far past sports and also the ping pong courtroom. Named some of the "100 Crucial Americans of the 20th Century" by LIFE journal, she is actually the initial girl athlete to get the Presidential Award of Freedom, as well as she is going to end up being the very first personal girl athlete to obtain the Congressional Gold Award.
Master is actually additionally the creator of the Women's Sports Structure, the Female's Ping pong Organization, and the Billie Jean Master Base.

As Grand Marshal, King is going to use down Colorado Blvd, ushering in the brand new year along with the charm and heritage the Procession is actually known for and participate in the pre-game service at the University Volleyball Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Flower Championship Game.
" Being from Long Beach as well as maturing in Southern California I have fond minds of watching the procession with my family as well as I am greatly honored to become named Grand Marshal of the 2025 Rose Ceremony," pointed out King. "This ceremony is actually a fantastic festivity of happiness and also neighborhood, and also it genuinely embodies the "Greatest Day Ever Before" for all that attend or see.