Memorial Day Parade and Service

The Royal Oak Memorial Day Parade starts at 9 a.m. on Main Street at Lincoln and proceeds north through downtown Royal Oak. A Memorial Day ceremony immediately follows the parade at the Royal Oak War Memorial located on the lawn adjacent to the Royal Oak Public Library.

The parade has been held on Memorial Day for several decades as a respectful tribute to our veterans - past and present. For more information, including parade route, lineup and more, visit www.romi.gov/parade.

All city buildings are closed on May 28 in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

Volunteers Needed

The Run with the Police 5K event needs volunteers to help with the Saturday, June 2 race. Volunteers are needed for several jobs, including start and finish line workers, water stop workers, registration crew and more.

Volunteers can sign up at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZBCWTX6

(BTW...Registration is still open for this event for runners/walkers. Register or learn more about the event at runwiththepolice5k.com)

Join Royal Oak's Finest for a 5k Run/Walk on June 2.

Let's celebrate a century of service with a 5K community run/walk that includes:

FREE race photos
Mugshots
Chase the Chief Kids Run
1.5 Mile Fitness Challenge
Meet a K-9 dog
ROPD history exhibit
FREE aviator sunglasses
FREE doughnuts
Much more

Register at www.runwiththepolice5k.com.

All proceeds go to the Royal Oak Police Department Donation Fund to be used for the health and well-being of officers.

Police Department Update

Residents can find the most recent police reports on the city's website at http://romi.gov/963/Press-Releases

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.

New Drop Box Installed

In a hurry? A convenient new drop box has been installed near the entrance to the Royal Oak Police Station at 221 E Third.

Drop off payments (for bills, invoices, tickets etc.) or absentee ballots without having to step far from your car.

Please, do NOT put cash in the box – just checks!

Parking Lot to Close June 5

On Tuesday, June 5 the north side of the Williams Street parking lot (adjacent to the east side of the library) will close to make way for a 581-space parking garage. Once built, the new garage will be patrolled by Royal Oak Police, and will include two-hours of free parking before 5 p.m. similar to the city-owned Center Street, Lafayette North and South garages.

To accommodate residents, visitors and disabled individuals, a new public, three-hour metered parking lot, with handicap parking, is now available between City Hall and the Royal Oak Library. During farmers market events the parking is free of charge.

Downtown Royal Oak Parking Guide

Wondering where to park during construction? Download a parking guide or pick one up at City Hall, the library or the Royal Oak Police Station.
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Royal Oak Launches Online Dog Licensing

Licensing your dog just got easier. Licenses may now be purchased online.

Every resident of the city who owns a dog must license their dog through the City of Royal Oak. By ordinance, licenses must expire at the same time as the rabies vaccination.

To purchase a license on online, you'll need to upload a copy of the current rabies certificate and proof of spay/neuter (if applicable).

Click here to get started!.

Green Minute

A local company has come up with an idea to convert discarded Flint water bottles into eyeglasses and transform lives in the process. Learn more.

Library Events

There is always something interesting and exciting happening at the Royal Oak Public Library. Go to ropl,org to learn more.

Library hours are: Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (September through June)

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Work for the City of Royal Oak

Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Royal Oak.

To browse through available opportunities go to: romi.gov/jobs

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Life Now Playing

For a list of meetings and community events please visit our calendar here.

Senior Times Newsletter

The City of Royal Oak offers mature adults opportunities for lifelong education, fitness, nutrition and leisure activities.

Click here for the latest news and information from the Mahany/ Meininger Community Center.

City Launches Mobile App

The City of Royal Oak has a new mobile app! Find out what's happening, get meeting agendas, discover employment opportunities within the city and more.

Download the app at these locations:

Apple Store
Google Play Store

Make Convenient Online Payments

Did you know you can make online payments for property taxes and utility bills?

Go to http://romi.gov/868/Online-Payments to learn more.