.Image credit score: Kathy Schuh Digital Photography.
Conquest champ Billie Jean Master are going to introduce the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Rose Procession..
The 39-time Grand Slam champ from Long Coastline is returning to her roots to act as Grand Marshall for the 136th Flower March.
Tournament of Roses Head Of State Ed Morales revealed today on the main measures of the famous Event House as Master produced a marvelous entrance to Elton John's hit song "Philadelphia Liberty"-- a track once filled in her respect that acted as the concept for her WTT squad.
Master's variety as Grand Marshal associations flawlessly right into this year's ceremony style: "Greatest Day Ever!", celebrating lifestyle's ideal moments.
Billie Jean Master's influence extends far past sports and the ping pong courthouse. Named some of the "one hundred Essential Americans of the 20th Century" by LIFE journal, she is the initial woman professional athlete to obtain the Presidential Award of Liberty, and she will end up being the very first specific girl sportsmen to obtain the Congressional Gold Award.
Master is likewise the owner of the Women's Athletics Foundation, the Women's Ping pong Organization, as well as the Billie Jean King Groundwork.
As Grand Marshal, King will definitely use down Colorado Boulevard, ushering in the brand new year with the charm and also custom the March is actually recognized for and join the pre-game service at the College Volleyball Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Flower Championship Game.
" Being coming from Long Beach front as well as growing in Southern California I have warm minds of seeing the march with my family and also I am heavily honored to be called Grand Marshal of the 2025 Flower March," stated Master. "This procession is a remarkable celebration of delight and also community, and it genuinely stands for the "Finest Day Ever" for all who attend or even view.