Royal Oak Family Pride

Royal Oak Family Pride is returning this year, adding to the fun Sights & Sounds scheduled on the same night with kid crafts, live music, food trucks, and plenty more! Come to the Royal Oak Farmers Market to experience a rainbow of fun!

ACTIVITIES:

- Expedition Adventure pop up from Oakland County Parks and Rec, which includes five stations of games, crafts and specialty activities.

- Drag Queen Storytimes with local performers Victoria Sanchez and Emma Sapphire.

LIVE MUSIC:

Joanna Sterling is a singer-songwriter from Ann Arbor, MI. Her original music is known for its evocative lyrics, emotional vulnerability and signature chamber-pop sound. Her band includes a full string ensemble as well as beautiful vocal harmonies that enhance performances of original songs and covers from the 90's and early 2000's.

Voxanna is powered by Detroit's Billy Brandt; joined by Kerry Gluckman, Raquel Salasay and Elaine Schoendorf, Voxanna brings their eclectic music menu to the Psychedelic/Folk music scene.

FOOD TRUCKS:

House of Mac, Mondays Street Food, Ish Right Here, E&L's Tiny Tacos, Sonny's Hambergers, Impasto Italian Wraps, Detroit Panzerotti, The Wizzrd Food Truck, Delectabowl, All City Dogs Inc, Nu Deli, Detroit Original Seafood, Milk and Froth, Marilyn's Smoothies, Detroit Lemonade, and Baked with a Blessing.

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.

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Let's Celebrate Juneteenth Together

Royal Oak will celebrate Juneteenth with a family-friendly event at Centennial Commons on Sunday, June 19 from 4-8 pm.

Juneteenth -- or Freedom Day -- dates back to June 19, 1865. It is the date when enslaved African Americans in Texas first learned that they were free. Even though the Emancipation Proclamation was issued on Jan. 1, 1863, it took more than two years for the news to spread to Texas.

Whether you've known the history your entire life or you're just learning about Juneteenth, freedom is always worth celebrating -- so let's do it together!

The Royal Oak Juneteenth event will be four hours of family-friendly activities, including music, games, performances, food trucks, vendors, giveaways and much more. If it rains, the plan is to move activities into the Royal Oak Farmers Market.

Please mark your calendars and plan on joining us as we highlight the history of Emancipation in the United States.

Learn more:

Field of Honor Closing Ceremony

Remember and honor.

Join us Sunday, June 5 at 1:00 PM at Centennial Commons as we read the names of 189 members of our Royal Oak community who gave their lives in service to our country.

Sustainability & Climate Action Plan Adopted

Royal Oak has adopted its first sustainability and climate action plan. The 2022 Royal Oak Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (S-CAP) is a three-year action strategy that outlines projects and programs to support the city’s sustainability and climate goals.

The plan represents the first formal sustainability planning effort for Royal Oak and includes environmental protection, economic prosperity, greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction, and social accessibility, inclusion, and equity.

Learn more.

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.

Order online .

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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