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Grand Slam champ Billie Jean Master will generate the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Flower Parade..
The 39-time Conquest champion from Long Coastline is actually coming back to her roots to act as Grand Marshall for the 136th Flower Parade.
Event of Roses President Ed Morales revealed today on the main actions of the iconic Tournament Property as Master created a marvelous entrance to Elton John's smash hit track "Philly Flexibility"-- a song famously written in her tribute that acted as the style for her WTT team.
King's option as Grand Marshal associations seamlessly right into this year's ceremony theme: "Finest Time Ever Before!", commemorating lifestyle's greatest moments.
Billie Jean Master's impact prolongs much past sports and the tennis court. Named one of the "100 Most Important Americans of the 20th Century" by daily life publication, she is the first girl athlete to obtain the Presidential Award of Flexibility, and also she will definitely become the initial personal lady athlete to obtain the Congressional Gold Award.
Master is additionally the creator of the Women's Athletics Base, the Female's Tennis Affiliation, and also the Billie Jean King Base.
As Grand Marshal, Master is going to use down Colorado Boulevard, ushering in the brand new year along with the beauty as well as tradition the March is actually known for and participate in the pre-game event at the University Volleyball Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Flower Bowl Game.
" Being Actually coming from Long Beach front and also growing up in Southern The golden state I possess fond minds of viewing the procession along with my loved ones and also I am actually deeply recognized to be named Grand Marshal of the 2025 Flower March," claimed Master. "This procession is actually a remarkable festivity of delight and community, and it absolutely exemplifies the "Greatest Day Ever Before" for all that attend or even view.