Despite steady rain and whipping winds, last-minute shoppers packed River Park on Christmas Eve to finish holiday purchases before the big day.
“Last-minute shopping, dealing with the weather, but gotta do it,” said one shopper with an umbrella and bags in hand
Many welcomed the lighter crowds despite the dreary conditions. “I’m always a last-minute shopper, unfortunately, but there’s not a lot of people here, so it’s great,” said a woman…