Oklahoma City - Historic Automobile Alley cordially invites you to celebrate Chocolate Decadence 2008, one of Oklahoma City’s most anticipated events and Valentine traditions. Chocolate Decadence 2008 will be held Thursday, February 7th from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m., again at 825 N. Broadway. Held in one of the coolest venues this City has to offer, the Hudson-Essex Loft Office exudes hip, urban-chic in Historic Automobile Alley. The party showcases decadent chocolate treats from premier local restaurants and caterers while featuring smooth jazz, flowing wine and champagne, gourmet coffees and the ever popular Valentine auction. Chocolate Decadence enjoyed a sold-out crowd in 2007 and the same is expected this year. Purchase your tickets early so as not to miss the most decadent event of the year!

Hosted by Automobile Alley, all proceeds from this year’s party will once again be given back to the neighborhood fondly known as the “front door to downtown.” In previous years, proceeds from Chocolate Decadence have helped fund projects such as the realignment of the 6th Street “Centennial Gateway,” installation of vintage-style neon signs and façade enhancements, as well as the purchase of fabulous street furniture that set the standard for the rest of Downtown.

“Chocolate Decadence has evolved every year to sold-out capacity as a result of the unique and wonderful offerings by the finest chocolatiers in Oklahoma City. It’s a romantic and exciting way to celebrate the evening with your valentine,” said Meg Salyer, President of Accel Financial Staffing and co-chair of the event.

This year’s event will feature chocolate delights by Bin 73, Bricktown Brewery, Brown’s Bakery, Cascata, CocoFlow - featuring rich, molten liquid cascading to chocolate ecstasy, Deep Fork Group, La Luna Mexican Café, LiT, Mickey Mantle’s Steakhouse, Museum Café, Nancy’s 57th Street Lighthouse – the 2007 People’s Choice Award Winner, Nonna’s Euro-American Ristorante & Bar, RED Prime Steak, Robert Williams Catering, Paseo Grill, The Deep Deuce Grill, Tom & Jerry’s Steak & Fish Grille, and Trattoria il Centro to name just a few.

Experience outdoor ice skating, picturesque water taxi excursions, a magical botanical garden, exhilarating snow tubing rides, twinkling lights, carolers, free trolley rides and more as downtown Oklahoma City transforms into a spectacular wintry paradise during the fourth annual “Downtown in December.”

Automobile Alley is no exception with holiday lighting that transforms Broadway Avenue into a walkable winter wonderland.  This month-long adventure offers memorable family-friendly holiday activities. Festivities begin the day after Thanksgiving and run through the New Year. For information, call 1-888-OKC4FUN.