Fourth of July Closures, Taco Fest, Absentee Ballots and More

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Fourth of July Holiday: What's open? What closed?

Thursday, July 4: All City of Royal Oak facilities will be closed on Thursday, July 4 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Normal police and fire services will be provided.
Friday, July 5: City Hall is closed to the public. There will not be a Farm Fresh Friday at the Royal Oak Farmers Market. All other facilities, including the library, are open on July 5.
Saturday, July 6: The Royal Oak Farmers Market (7 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and the Royal Oak Public Library (9 a.m. - 6 p.m.) are open.
Sunday, July 7: The Royal Oak Farmers Market is open for the Sunday Antique Market from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Curbside recycling and trash pickup is delayed one day for those residents whose pick up day is Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5.

Downtown Parking

Taco Fest Parking in Downtown Royal Oak varies July 4 through July 7. Please visit the Taco Fest website to explore all your options.

Road Closures

Additionally, please be aware of the following street and parking lot closures related to Royal Oak Taco Fest:

July 2 at 6 a.m.: Farmers Market WEST lot closes.
July 2 at 6 p.m.: Street closures begin around the Civic Center area, making the 11 Mile Road entrance the ONLY entrance into the Farmers Market/Police EAST lot, City Hall EAST, and SOUTH lots.
July 3 at 6 a.m.: City Hall SOUTH lot closes.
July 4 to July 7 at 10 a.m.: Many lots near the Taco Fest footprint (see bottom of this email) become PAID parking.
July 8 at 6 a.m.: All roads and parking lots reopen

Official absentee ballots are starting to arrive in mailboxes across Royal Oak. Here are key dates to remember for the Aug. 6 election:

Early July: First mailing of absentee ballots.
July 22: Last day to register to vote (except in-person).
July 26: Deadline to request a new absentee ballot by mail.
July 27 - Aug 4: Early voting at M/M Senior Center and Waterford Oaks Activity Center.
Aug 2 @ 5pm: Final chance to request a new absentee ballot by mail.
Aug 3: City Clerk's office open for absentee ballots (8:30am - 4:30pm).
Aug 5: Last day to request an absentee ballot in-person.
Aug 6: Election Day! Polls open 7am - 8pm. Return absentee ballots by 8pm.

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Tacos, cerveza, tequila–what better way to kick off the summer in downtown Royal Oak!

Through July 4 - July 7, Royal Oak Taco Fest will feature over 50 taquerias & eateries offering up delicious eats that’s sure to please any crowd of taco lovers!

The Royal Oak Taco Fest features something for all ages to enjoy! Featuring the Free Kids Zone with bounce houses, splash pad, face painting, and so much more!

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