Neither sleet nor snow will be enough to keep people away from Christmas Eve services tonight, pastors predict. Slippery roads, possible freezing drizzle, and a low in the 20s might dip into the attendance a little, but most people will find a way to get there, if tradition holds. People looking for a service tonight will have no trouble finding one, with services scheduled in almost every denomination plus the annual Christmas Eve at the Paramount, a Broadway-style variety show with music, drama, and choreography.
Admission is free.
Services that begin early aren t expected to be affected by the weather as much as later services might be. I think our late night service at 11 might be hurt some, said the Rev. Jim Pitts, pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church. The church also will have a 7 p.m. service. First Baptist Church s Phil Christopher said even if his 11 p.m. service is sparsely attended, he doesn t have any choice but to proceed. The service is broadcast live on KRBC-TV, and people at home count on seeing it.