Last-minute shoppers brave rain at Fresno's River Park on Christmas Eve

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Despite dependable rainfall and whipping winds, last-minute shoppers packed River Park connected Christmas Eve to decorativeness vacation purchases earlier the large day.

"Last-minute shopping, dealing with the weather, but gotta bash it," said 1 shopper with an umbrella and bags successful hand

Many welcomed the lighter crowds contempt the dreary conditions. "I'm ever a last-minute shopper, unfortunately, but there's not a batch of radical here, truthful it's great," said a woman.

Others weren't arsenic enthusiastic astir in-person shopping.

"I hatred buying astatine stores. I'm an online shopper. This is not my favourite astatine all," said a young girl.

The National Weather Service forecasted up to 2 inches of rainfall successful Fresno connected Wednesday, adding to the situation for vacation procrastinators.

"Pretty chaotic. I don't person a hood on, truthful yeah," said 1 antheral arsenic helium hurried done the downpour.

Still, galore shoppers said they were determined to decorativeness their lists.

"We got a bulk of it done. Now it's conscionable finishing up, last touches," said 1 man.

Another added, "Me and my member bash it late, truthful got it each done today."

Groups dashed betwixt stores, scooping up deals and sharing vacation cheer.

"We're getting each the deals. Come to River Park," said 2 young women earlier wishing, "Merry Christmas!"

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