Happy Fourth of July, Claremore! 🇺🇸
As we come together to celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday, let us also take a moment to honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.
Please note: City offices are closed on Friday, July 3, in observance of the holiday. All trash routes will continue on their normal schedule.
Planning to celebrate with fireworks? Be sure to stay safe and informed:
• No permit is required for most consumer fireworks within Claremore city limits.
• Consumer-grade (Class C 1.4G) fireworks may only be used July 3–5 between 12:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.
• All fireworks safety regulations remain in effect.
Learn more about the updated regulations and Independence Day celebrations here: claremore.com/news/celebrate-independence-day-in-claremore/
Wishing you a safe and memorable holiday! 🇺🇸
Beginning Monday, July 6, 2026, the City of Claremore will be updating operating hours for select departments to improve public access and provide more flexible scheduling for both residents and employees.
🏛️ City Hall & Community Development
• Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• Friday: 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
⚙️ Public Works
Public Works (including Streets, Water, Sewer, Stormwater, Engineering, and Power & Light) will move to a four-day, 10-hour work schedule Monday through Thursday. Sanitation services will transition to the updated schedule this fall following route adjustments.
🚫 No changes are planned for Parks, the Recreation Center, Expo Center, Senior Center, Community Center, Library, Cemetery, Fleet Maintenance, Police, or Fire operations.
These updates are designed to expand access for residents while improving efficiency across City operations.
Read the full details here: claremore.com/news/city-of-claremore-announces-updated-operating-hours-beginning-july-6/
The City of Claremore is excited to welcome young anglers back to Claremore Lake for the Annual Kids Fishing Derby on Saturday, July 4!
This free event is open to children ages 4–12, with competition in three age divisions: 4–6, 7–9 and 10–12. Trophies will be awarded for the largest and smallest fish caught in each division, followed by bicycle giveaways and raffle drawings.
Registration begins at 6 a.m., fishing starts at 7 a.m., and weigh-in begins at 10 a.m. Best of all, children do not have to be Claremore residents to participate.
Learn more about the Kids Fishing Derby and other Independence Day festivities at claremore.com/news/celebrate-independence-day-in-claremore/
