Rose Parade, Billie Jean King
Rose Parade 2025: Grand marshals through the decades
Here’s a look back at the many actors, athletes, musicians and even fictional characters who have been the Pasadena Rose Parade grand marshal.
‘A dream come true’: Sports, equity icon Billie Jean King named 2025 Rose Parade grand marshal
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.
Billie Jean King named grand marshal for the 136th Rose Parade on Jan. 1
Tennis great Billie Jean King waves as she is introduced as grand marshal of the 136th Rose Parade next year on the front steps of the Tournament House in Pasadena, Calif., Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. Credit: AP/Damian Dovarganes
Billie Jean King to Lead the 2025 Rose Parade as Grand Marshal in Pasadena
Billie Jean King has been named the grand marshal for the 2025 Tournament of Roses Parade, reflecting her sports legacy and commitment to gender equality.
Grand marshal of 2025 Rose Parade to be named in Pasadena
The Tournament of Roses will announce the grand marshal for the 2025 Rose Parade Monday morning. The grand marshal will ride down Colorado Boulevard in the Rose Parade, themed “Best Day Ever!” on January 1,
Hint: The 2025 Rose Parade grand marshal will be an ‘icon of sports and equality’
Whoever it ends up being, they will ride in the 136th Rose Parade, themed “Best Day Ever!,” on Jan. 1, and will participate in the pre-game celebration at the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the 111th Rose Bowl Game later that day.
Sports, equity icon Billie Jean King named 2025 Rose Parade grand marshal
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.
Billie Jean King named Rose Parade’s Grand Marshal
As Grand Marshal, King gets the honor of leading the 136th Rose Parade down Colorado Boulevard, in the heart of Pasadena, on New Year's Day, and taking part in pre-game ceremonies during the 111th Rose Bowl game.
Billie Jean King named grand marshal for the 136th Rose Parade on New Year's Day
The parade is followed in the afternoon by the Rose Bowl, one of the major bowl games in college football, and King will be part of the coin flip for the game.
BILLIE JEAN KING NAMED 2025 TOURNAMENT OF ROSES® GRAND MARSHAL
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BILLIE JEAN KING NAMED 2025 TOURNAMENT OF ROSES® GRAND MARSHAL Admired for her barrier-breaking legacy and her role in empowering future generations. PASADENA, Calif. (October 7,
Long Beach native Billie Jean King to be Rose Parade Grand Marshal
Hailed as a sports legend and champion of equality, tennis great Billie Jean King was named today the grand marshal of the 2025 Tournament of Roses, meaning she will lead the 136th Rose Parade and take part in pregame ceremonies during the 111th Rose Bowl Game.
Rose Parade, Morgan State and Marching Machine
Lions Club offers ‘Ride of your Life’ chance to ride Rose Parade float on New Year’s Day
Lion Club International is offering a "Ride of your Life" opportunity of sitting atop a float during the Tournament of Roses ...
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Morgan State’s marching band heads to the Rose Parade in 2026
Morgan State University’s Magnificent Marching Machine has been selected to perform in the 137th Rose Parade in 2026.
Man who plowed through Rose Festival parade gets 5 years for rampage, but apologizes: ‘This was not a planned attack’
The damning dashcam footage from Sidney Mecham’s own pickup showed him fuming over a series of interstate exit closures.
San Diego Zoo, in Rose Parade for 4th Straight Year, Creating Panda Float
Last January, SDZWA received a top prize for "Most Beautiful Entry" for its float celebrating the 107-year history of the San ...