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Grand Slam champion Billie Jean Master will definitely generate the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Rose Procession..
The 39-time Grand Slam champ from Long Coastline is coming back to her origins to act as Grand Marshall for the 136th Rose Ceremony.
Tournament of Roses President Ed Morales revealed today on the frontal steps of the renowned Event Home as Master created a huge doorway to Elton John's smash hit tune "Philadelphia Flexibility"-- a song once recorded her honor that served as the theme for her WTT squad.
Master's assortment as Grand Marshal associations flawlessly into this year's ceremony concept: "Best Day Ever Before!", celebrating lifestyle's absolute best moments.
Billie Jean King's influence expands far beyond sports and also the ping pong court. Called among the "one hundred Essential Americans of the 20th Century" by live journal, she is actually the 1st girl sportsmen to get the Presidential Award of Freedom, and she will definitely end up being the initial personal lady sportsmen to receive the Congressional Gold Award.
Master is actually likewise the owner of the Female's Athletics Groundwork, the Women's Tennis Organization, and the Billie Jean Master Groundwork.
As Grand Marshal, Master will definitely ride down Colorado Boulevard, initiating the brand new year with the charm and practice the Ceremony is actually known for and also participate in the pre-game event at the University Soccer Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Rose Bowl Game.
" Being Actually coming from Long Seaside as well as growing in Southern The golden state I possess warm memories of viewing the procession with my loved ones and also I am heavily honored to be named Grand Marshal of the 2025 Flower Procession," pointed out Master. "This march is actually an excellent occasion of happiness and area, and it definitely embodies the "Ideal Day Ever" for all who attend or check out.