Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony

The parade steps off at 9:00 AM at Lincoln and Main and proceeds north on Main Street to Third Street.  A ceremony at the Veterans War Memorial in Centennial Commons immediately follows the conclusion of the parade.

Field of Honor Returns to Centennial Commons

Returning this year is the Field of Honor -- a stunning display of 189 flags; one for each hero whose name appears on the Veterans War Memorial.

Reminder City Offices and Facilities Closed in Observance of Memorial

In observance of Memorial Day, City Hall will be closed all day on Monday, May 29. The Library, Senior Center, Jack & Patti Salter Community Center, and the John Lindell Ice Arena will also be closed. 

Free Parking Memorial Day May 29th

Parking will be FREE in all metered spaces on-street and surface lots on Monday, May 29th for the Memorial Day Holiday.  As a reminder, parking is always free on Sundays.  So enjoy two days in a row of free parking this weekend.  

Holiday Trash Pick-up Schedule

There will be NO trash pick-up on Memorial Day  Monday, May 29th.  The schedule for the remainder of the week will therefore be be delayed one day.  

Food Truck Rally at the Market

The food truck rally happens every month at the Royal Oak Farmers Market. Enjoy more than eight food trucks, face painting, balloon art, crafts table for the children, and local vendors selling their homemade items. 

Please visit Facebook at Royal Oak Farmers Market for more information and the list of food trucks attending.

2023 Schedule

• Wednesday, June 14   4-9pm
• Wednesday, July 12   4-9pm
• Wednesday, Aug 9   4-9pm
• Wednesday, Sept 13  4-8pm
• Wednesday, Oct 11   4-8pm

Following the Street Sweeping

Wondering when your neighborhood will have the streets swept?   Check out the street sweeping schedule for this week in Royal Oak using the DPS Tracker map at https://www.romi.gov/1756/DPS-Tracker-Map

Know Royal Oak's Roots!

Be in the know about the history of Royal Oak by signing up for the Royal Oak Historical Society email blasts.

Keep up with events, exhibits, and history talks coming up in the near future. The informative quarterly newsletter is sent directly to your inbox.

Sign up by clicking on the link below.

Royal Oak Historical Society email sign-up form.

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.