Scenes from the First Day of Winter

Today is the first day of winter according to the calendar. In San Pedro, we may not have snow or cold weather, but that doesn't mean we can't get all gussied up for the season. Take a look at these pictures taken today in downtown Pedro.



Residents of these second and third story apartments on 6th Street can simply look out their windows in case they have trouble remembering what season it is.






Everyone gets dressed up in Pedro for Christmas. La Conga Mexican Grill on 7th Street spared no expense in making this sandwich board festive.






Of course, this is Los Angeles, after all, so we must make sure both our parking meters and our cars are in the spirit (see below). It always puts me in the holiday mood when I give the city pocket change into one of these babies!






















And let me tell you, it is cold now that winter has arrived. The pedestrians are forced to bundle up, much like this one walking south on Grand Avenue.









This is one of the many antique stores on 6th Street.

Now this here's a tree!

There may be nothing scarier than a snowman with legs (except perhaps pigeons). And this freak dances, too.

Sixth Street, San Pedro

Merry Christmas!