Billie Jean King named grand marshal for the 136th Rose Parade on Jan. 1
PASADENA, Calif. -- Tennis great Billie Jean King will preside over the 136th Rose Parade as grand marshal next year. King, who turns 81 next month, was introduced Monday in a shower of confetti on the lawn of Tournament House as “Philadelphia Freedom,” the hit song Elton John wrote for her, blared.