Though a storm soaked the Bronx Friday, Arthur Avenue shoppers were still out and about finishing up errands ahead of Christmas.

News 12's Kristie Reeter was at the busy spot, where the mood was happy despite the rain.

"This is an annual tradition for my friend and I," said John McEntee, who was visiting from New Jersey. "We come down, we eat over here at Enzo's and pick up all the fish for Christmas Eve. Nothing was going to stop us, absolutely not."