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Bay City proclaims Engels Stadium Day as historic field reaches 100 years
Summary
Mayor Christopher R. Gerard proclaimed Oct. 6, 2025, as Engels Stadium Day to mark the 100th anniversary of the stadium built in 1925; Bay City Central boosters and alumni accepted the proclamation and highlighted homecoming activities including a 5 p.m. parade.
Mayor Christopher R. Gerard read a proclamation declaring Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, as Engels Stadium Day in Bay City, honoring the 100th anniversary of Engels Stadium, which the proclamation says was built in 1925 and has hosted Friday night football, track meets, band performances and other community events for generations.
Pam Skillman, a former president of the Bay City Central booster club, and teacher Carol Urban and retired coach Brian Bishop accepted the proclamation on behalf of the school community. Skillman confirmed a homecoming parade that will start at 5:00 p.m. and said the school and alumni look forward to centennial events.
The proclamation described the stadium as a symbol of community tradition and encouraged residents to join homecoming celebrations and other events honoring the venue’s centennial. Mayor Gerard presented the proclamation during the commission meeting and thanked attendees for their role in preserving the stadium’s legacy.
The ceremony was short and ceremonial; no formal action or funding was proposed by the commission at the meeting related to the stadium.
