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Conquest champion Billie Jean Master will bring in the New Year as Grand Marshall for the Rose Ceremony..
The 39-time Conquest champ coming from Long Beach is actually going back to her origins to serve as Grand Marshall for the 136th Rose Ceremony.
Competition of Roses President Ed Morales introduced today on the frontal actions of the legendary Tournament House as Master made a grand doorway to Elton John's hit song "Philly Flexibility"-- a song famously filled in her tribute that worked as the theme for her WTT team.
Master's option as Grand Marshal connections perfectly right into this year's ceremony theme: "Ideal Day Ever Before!", celebrating lifestyle's ideal seconds.
Billie Jean Master's influence prolongs far past sporting activities and the ping pong court. Named one of the "100 Crucial Americans of the 20th Century" through everyday life magazine, she is actually the very first woman sportsmen to acquire the Presidential Medal of Independence, and she will definitely end up being the initial private female sportsmen to get the Congressional Gold Medal.
Master is also the founder of the Women's Sports Base, the Women's Ping pong Association, and also the Billie Jean Master Groundwork.
As Grand Marshal, King will use down Colorado Boulevard, initiating the brand-new year along with the beauty and practice the Ceremony is actually recognized for as well as participate in the pre-game ceremony at the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Rose Championship Game.
" Being Actually coming from Long Beach as well as growing in Southern The golden state I have sentimental minds of watching the parade along with my family members and I am deeply honored to be named Grand Marshal of the 2025 Flower Ceremony," said King. "This ceremony is actually a terrific festivity of happiness and neighborhood, and also it definitely stands for the "Best Time Ever Before" for all that attend or check out.