Auto Alley keeps tradition with holiday open house shopping events

The Automobile Alley Association and Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership will host the fifth annual Lights On Broadway event this season. To make the event as safe as possible and decrease sidewalk and in-store congestion, the event will span four Saturdays: Nov. 21, Nov. 28, Dec. 5, and Dec. 12. Each Saturday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., various retail shops and restaurants will feature buzz-worthy window displays in addition to family-friendly activities, special promotions, and giveaways. 

Downtown in December: Lights on Broadway

Amidst the stunning light display, attendees can enjoy additional outdoor programming throughout the district including the much-anticipated free carriage rides sponsored by RCB Bank. This year there won't be long lines for carriage rides thanks to a new online reservation system. Attendees can sign up in advance for a free 15-minute ride. Ride reservations will open weekly on the Monday before the event at 9 a.m. 

The Curbside Chronicle pop-up will return and will be located at NW 8th Street and Broadway Avenue selling holiday wrapping paper benefiting the Wrap Up Homelessness program. One hundred percent of the proceeds from each package of wrapping paper go towards The Curbside Chronicle and its mission to employ and empower men and women transitioning out of homelessness in OKC. Stop by their table Nov. 28, Dec. 5, and Dec. 12.  

Attendees can view the event map online or pick one up at participating businesses throughout the district. Business promotions and programming subject to change.

PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES INCLUDE: 

822 Broadway Salon 
Askew Ballet Academy 
Cargo Room 
Chill Dispensary 
Coffee Slingers 
Common Dear 
Energy FC Store 
Factory Obscura 
Flight Cannabis Co. 
Hideaway Pizza 
Iguana Mexican Grill 
Katiebug's Sips & Sweets 
Living Leaf 
Magasin Table 
Nashbird 
Nichols Energy Services 
OK Runner 
OKcollective Candle Co. 
OK Contemporary Arts Center 
Oklahoma Shirt Company 
Parlor OKC 
Plenty Mercantile 
Prairie Artisan Ales Taproom 
Red PrimeSteak 
S&B Burger Joint 
Shop Good 
Tin Lizzie's 
Twisted Spike Brewery 
Urbane Home and Lifestyle 
Vanessa House Beer Co. 
Waters Edge Winery 
Yuzo Sushi Tapa 

Arrive in style on the Oklahoma City Streetcar. This will be the first weekend of complimentary fares on the Oklahoma City Streetcar. Rides are free Fridays through Sundays, beginning Nov. 20 through Jan. 3 in celebration of their second anniversary. Learn more about Oklahoma City Streetcar at OKCStreetcar.com. 

OUTDOOR POP-UP ACTIVITIES:

Nov. 21 

• Free carriage rides 
• Free balloon art 
• Salvation Army donation kettle 
• Salvation Army brass band 
• Free caricatures 
• Magic Elf 

Nov. 28 

• Free carriage rides 
• Free balloon art 
• Salvation Army donation kettle 
• Magic Elf 
• Curbside Chronicle, Wrap Up Homelessness 
• Interactive Santa Claus snow globe 

Dec. 5 

• Free carriage rides 
• Free balloon art 
• Salvation Army kettle 
• Free caricatures 
• Magic Elf 
• Curbside Chronicle, Wrap Up Homelessness  

Dec. 12 

• Free carriage rides 
• Free balloon art 
• Salvation Army donation kettle 
• Magic Elf 
• Curbside Chronicle, Wrap Up Homelessness  
• Canterbury Carolers 

Please be safe while visiting the district. Those not feeling well should stay home. Attendees are encouraged to wash their hands, wear masks, and maintain six feet between those outside their household. 

Lights On Broadway is free and open to the public. This event is sponsored by the Automobile Alley Association, the downtown Business Improvement District, Heartland, and RCB Bank. For more information, including locations and promotions, visit DowntownInDecember.com.