Former tennis champion and gender equality advocate Billie Jean King was named grand marshal of the 2025 Tournament of Roses parade in Pasadena on Monday. “I had a unique opportunity. I didn’t ...

Sports icon and equality rights advocate Billie Jean King was named the grand marshal of the 2025 Tournament of Roses, it was announced Monday.

With an impact far beyond a tennis court, the Tournament of Roses chose Billie Jean King as the 2025 Tournament of Roses grand marshal, recognizing her work elevating women in sports.

Pasadena, Calif., Oct. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BILLIE JEAN KING NAMED 2025 TOURNAMENT OF ROSES® GRAND MARSHAL Admired for her barrier-breaking legacy and her role in ...

Tennis legend Billie Jean King is interviewed after unveiled as the 2025 Rose Parade Grand Marshal during a ceremony at the Tournament House in Pasadena on Monday, Oct. 7, 2024.

PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Tennis great Billie Jean King will preside over the 136th Rose Parade as grand marshal next year.

Admired for her barrier-breaking legacy and her role in empowering future generations. PASADENA, Calif. (October 7, 2024) The Pasadena Tournament of Roses® proudly announces that Billie Jean King ...