Hundreds of Prop 8 protesters rally at the Santa Monica Pier on Tuesday, November 11, 2008. Protestors are upset over the passage of Proposition 8, which bans the right of same-sex couples to marry.

Army Servicemen (left to right) Alfredo Hernandez, 22, Manuel Chan, 22, and Ben Valdez, 22, pay respect to their friend and fallen Marine hero Romero Ramon, 19, at Santa Monica's Arlington West during Veterans Day on Tuesday, November 11, 2008.

(top) Second grader, Alberto Arrazola, 7, tells Santa Claus that he wants  a pair of sneakers for Christmas during the Salvation Army's 24th Annual Holiday Shopping Spree at Sears on Tuesday, November 11, 2008. Alberto bought the brand new sneakers during the shopping spree on Tuesday. (center) Santa Monica Police Lieutenant, Dan Salerno helps third-grader Alejandro Gonzalez, 8, buy shoes during the shopping spree. (above) The SAMOHI Holiday Carolers sing at the event. Each child received $100 to spend on brand new clothes during the shopping spree at the Sears in Santa Monica. Volunteers from The Salvation Army Santa Monica Corps Community Center's Advisory Board, service clubs, businesses, and near-by schoolsl escorted and assist each child as they made their selections and purchases.Santa Claus, though not shopping, visited with the children while the SAMOHI (Santa Monica High School) Madrigal singers fill the air with the sounds of holiday music.

Artists from Scenario, Tom Zimmerman, 45, and Danny Montez, 23, decorate a 25 -foot Christmas tree at the Third Street Promenade on Monday, November 10, 2008.

Brian Mendez, 11, and his mentor, Jack Dunsmoor, 62, ride the bumper cars at Pacific Park during Children Uniting Nations' 10th Annual Day of the Child on Sunday, November 9, 2008. Children Uniting Nations, Day of the Child is a free one-day event benefiting foster youth that features live entertainment by chart topping music groups, food and festivities.  The goal of the event is to help create wonderful memories and special friendships for more than 1,000 children living in foster care.

Robin Coleman, AKA "Hellga" from American Gladiators poses for a portrait  on the red carpet during Children Uniting Nations' 10 Annual Day of the Child at the Santa Monica Pier on Sunday, November 9, 2008. Coleman is known worldwide as a strongwoman, actress, female bodybuilder/figure athlete & rower.

(left to right) KC, 14, Saige, 12, Sydney, 14 and Taylor, 13, of 'Pink E Swear' pose for a portrait  on the red carpet during Children Uniting Nations' 10th Annual Day of the Child at the Santa Monica Pier on Sunday, November 9, 2008. Pink E Swear combines catchy pop and hip-hop melodies with uplifting and fun lyrics. The four girls who make up Pink E Swear (which means Swear to wear Pink),are all triple threat talents...singers, dancers and actors all with strings of credits in film, television and music.

Erik Estrada poses for a portrait on the red carpet during Children Uniting Nations' 10th Annual Day of the Child at the Santa Monica Pier on Sunday, November 9, 2008. Erik Estrada has captured the hearts of millions of fans world-wide as a result of his six year run starring as highway patrol officer Frank Poncherello in the highly successful television series, "CHiP's".