Everett celebrates Homecoming with a day full of festivities

Events brought residents, alumni and families together to celebrate community pride

Special to The Advocate

On Saturday, Oct. 25, Everett celebrated Crimson Tide spirit and community pride as residents, alumni and families came together for a full day of Homecoming traditions and festivities. The morning kicked off with the Homecoming Hustle 5K, bringing runners and walkers together in memory of Janet Connolly O’Neill. Following the race, hungry athletes and supporters gathered at Everett High School for a delicious pancake breakfast and fundraising in support of Crimson Tide Athletics.

Later in the day, excitement filled Chelsea Street for the Pregame Tailgate Celebration, which featured great food, live music and a VIP tent welcoming former Everett players and their families. The crowd cheered on as Crimson Tide greats and honored guests participated in the Walk of Champions, leading the way to Veterans Memorial Stadium.

Before kickoff, the City of Everett and Everett Public Schools proudly celebrated the official dedication of John DiBiaso Jr. Field. The ceremony included heartfelt remarks from Mayor Carlo DeMaria and Coach John DiBiaso, recognizing his outstanding legacy and lifelong contributions to Everett’s student-athletes. As part of the tribute, Coach DiBiaso was presented with a framed aerial photo of the stadium, showcasing his signature incorporated into the new field design — marking a lasting symbol of his impact on the Everett community.

Coach DiBiaso thanked everyone involved, most notably his family, especially his parents John, Sr. and mom, Louise, and his brothers Bobby and Marc.

The day culminated with the Homecoming Game, where the Everett Crimson Tide faced Lynn English. During halftime, the community honored former Crimson Tide athletes who went on to play in the NFL and their families.