Sights & Sounds: Fun for All Ages

The Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast returns! Join the Royal Oak Historical Society at the Royal Oak Farmers Market on Monday, May 30 from 7 am until noon.

Stop by before or after the parade. It's all you can eat! Adults $6; and $3 for children under 10.

This event is sponsored by the Holiday Market, Kal's Lunch Bowl and the Downtown Development Authority.

Police Department Update

Find the most recent police reports on the city's website.

Citizens are also encouraged to sign up for crime alerts at crimemapping.com. Crime Mapping's goal is to assist police departments in reducing crime through a better-informed citizenry.

Sign up for public safety alerts from the police using Civic Ready. Click here to subscribe.

Parking PRO: Know Your Limits

All on-street parking spaces in Downtown Royal Oak have a 2-hour max limit and all surface lots have a 4-hour max limit. (FYI, there are no max limits in the parking structures, which offer the first two hours FREE and is just $0.75 and hour after!)

Max limits are strictly enforced with cameras. If you stay longer than the max limit YOU WILL GET A TICKET. If you overstay, you cannot pay for or add more time. YOU MUST MOVE YOUR CAR.

Get more information, ask questions, and provide feedback.

Royal Oak Field of Honor®

The Royal Oak Veterans Event Committee plans to host a moving display of 188 US flags at Centennial Commons in Downtown Royal Oak from May 29 through June 5 to pay tribute to Royal Oak heroes who died in active military service.

This display is made possible through a generous donation from the Henry Ford Health System and the efforts of many dedicated volunteers. You can show your support and gratitude by sponsoring a flag or making a donation.

To learn more or to sponsor a flag go to: romi.gov/flags

Refuse and Recycling Carts for Sale

The City of Royal Oak is pleased to announce that additional new blue 64-gallon wheeled refuse carts are available for sale.

The additional refuse carts are $50.00 each. Additional recycle carts are also available for $25.00 each.

Carts can be purchased online or at the Department of Public Service, 1600 N Campbell Rd.

Carts will be delivered approximately early May. Please call the Department of Public Service if you have any further questions at 248-246-3300.

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Be in the Memorial Day Parade

The date is approaching quickly for the 2022 Royal Oak Memorial Day Parade -- one of the most prestigious parades held in Michigan.

It is our sincere hope that groups in our community will continue to honor our veterans with respect and dignity at this important event and fill out the 2022 parade application.

The link to the application is https://seam.ly/IXMcC109

Listen Up, Royal Oak!

The new City Commission chamber offers an assistive listening solution that delivers clarity to those struggling to hear in a big room that can at times be crowded. The device (shown in the photo) is easy to use.

If you are interested in trying one, please call the Human Resources Department at 248-246-3070 in advance of any meeting you are planning to attend. We’ll be happy to have a listening device ready and waiting for you!

Residential Lock Boxes Available at the Fire Department

The Royal Oak Fire Department’s residential lockbox program is designed to get quick access to adults living in their own homes during medical emergencies -- especially senior citizens. When every second counts, the lockbox -- which contains a key to your home -- reduces the likelihood of property damage caused by first responders forcing entry into your home in response to an emergency call.

For more information, go to https://www.romi.gov/1271/FAQ-Residential-Lockbox

Oh, The Things You Can Do Online

We have put together a list of our most requested online services. Discover all the things you can do from the comfort of your home, office or favorite hideaway.

Still can’t find what you are looking for? Email citymanager@romi.gov and someone will get back to you.

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