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Billie Jean King Named Grand Marshall for 136th Flower Parade

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Grand Slam champ Billie Jean King will definitely introduce the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Flower Parade..
The 39-time Grand Slam champion coming from Long Beach is actually returning to her origins to work as Grand Marshall for the 136th Flower Procession.
Competition of Roses President Ed Morales revealed today on the front actions of the iconic Event Home as Master produced a marvelous doorway to Elton John's favorite tune "Philly Independence"-- a track once recorded her tribute that served as the style for her WTT squad.
Master's selection as Grand Marshal ties seamlessly in to this year's procession concept: "Ideal Day Ever!", commemorating life's greatest moments.
Billie Jean King's effect expands far beyond sports as well as the ping pong courtroom. Named one of the "100 Essential Americans of the 20th Century" by daily life publication, she is actually the very first girl athlete to receive the Presidential Award of Independence, as well as she will definitely become the initial personal female professional athlete to get the Congressional Gold Medal.
Master is also the owner of the Female's Athletics Base, the Female's Tennis Association, as well as the Billie Jean Master Groundwork.

As Grand Marshal, Master is going to ride down Colorado Boulevard, welcoming the new year with the beauty as well as practice the March is recognized for and take part in the pre-game event at the College Volleyball Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Flower Championship Game.
" Being Actually from Long Beach front as well as growing in Southern California I possess warm minds of enjoying the march with my family members as well as I am actually greatly recognized to be called Grand Marshal of the 2025 Flower March," claimed King. "This ceremony is a fantastic occasion of delight and also area, as well as it truly works with the "Best Time Ever" for all that go to or watch.