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Conquest champion Billie Jean King are going to produce the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Flower Ceremony..
The 39-time Conquest champ from Long Seaside is going back to her origins to serve as Grand Marshall for the 136th Rose Procession.
Competition of Roses President Ed Morales introduced today on the main measures of the renowned Competition Property as King helped make a marvelous entry to Elton John's smash hit song "Philly Liberty"-- a song famously written in her tribute that acted as the concept for her WTT team.
Master's choice as Grand Marshal associations perfectly right into this year's ceremony motif: "Ideal Day Ever Before!", celebrating life's best minutes.
Billie Jean Master's effect expands far past sports and also the ping pong courthouse. Named one of the "100 Essential Americans of the 20th Century" through everyday life journal, she is the initial lady athlete to get the Presidential Award of Flexibility, and also she is going to end up being the initial personal girl sportsmen to receive the Congressional Gold Medal.
Master is actually additionally the creator of the Women's Sports Groundwork, the Female's Ping pong Association, as well as the Billie Jean Master Groundwork.
As Grand Marshal, Master will definitely ride down Colorado Blvd, introducing the brand new year with the elegance and also heritage the March is actually recognized for and participate in the pre-game ceremony at the University Soccer Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Flower Championship Game.
" Being Actually from Long Beach and also growing in Southern California I possess warm moments of checking out the parade with my family members as well as I am actually greatly honored to become named Grand Marshal of the 2025 Flower Ceremony," said Master. "This march is actually a wonderful celebration of pleasure as well as community, and also it truly works with the "Absolute best Day Ever" for all who attend or even enjoy.