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Grand Slam champ Billie Jean Master will certainly bring in the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Flower Ceremony..
The 39-time Grand Slam champ from Long Seashore is coming back to her roots to act as Grand Marshall for the 136th Rose Ceremony.
Competition of Roses President Ed Morales announced today on the main steps of the iconic Event House as Master made a marvelous entryway to Elton John's hit track "Philly Liberty"-- a tune once filled in her honor that served as the theme for her WTT squad.
Master's assortment as Grand Marshal connections seamlessly right into this year's parade motif: "Ideal Time Ever!", commemorating lifestyle's greatest minutes.
Billie Jean Master's influence prolongs much past sporting activities and the ping pong courtroom. Named one of the "one hundred Essential Americans of the 20th Century" through daily life magazine, she is actually the first girl professional athlete to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, as well as she will come to be the 1st private female sportsmen to receive the Congressional Gold Medal.
Master is likewise the creator of the Female's Sports Foundation, the Female's Tennis Affiliation, and the Billie Jean Master Groundwork.
As Grand Marshal, King will certainly use down Colorado Boulevard, introducing the new year with the charm and also heritage the Parade is actually understood for and take part in the pre-game service at the College Volleyball Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Rose Championship Game.
" Being Actually from Long Beach and growing up in Southern The golden state I have sentimental minds of checking out the parade along with my loved ones as well as I am greatly honored to become called Grand Marshal of the 2025 Rose Procession," claimed King. "This parade is actually a splendid festivity of happiness and area, as well as it absolutely works with the "Greatest Time Ever" for all that go to or watch.