SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In a nod to decades of lowrider culture that has long been part of the city’s identity, Sacramento has renamed a scenic street along the river in Miller Regional Park to “Lowrider Lane.”
The ceremony, held in the park, brought together members of the lowrider community, car enthusiasts and residents who recall the gatherings that have taken place there over the years.
Many in attendance, including members of car clubs like Capital Style, reflected on their history in the community and the memories they share on this stretch of road.
“I used to come here when I was a little kid, coming to car shows before I could even drive,” said Manuel Downum, founder of Capital Style Car Club.
“Now, I bring my kids out to these events; it’s a family affair. It’s really cool to just be part of it and see that it’s thriving,” Downum said.
Like many others, Downum was thrilled to see the official recognition. For him, this street is filled with memories of Saturday morning car shows and gatherings, a space that has long held a special place in Sacramento’s car culture.
Downum’s prized 1963 Chevy Impala Super Sport, a chrome-wheeled classic with a fully restored engine, was just one of the many lowriders on display during the celebration.
This recognition comes two years after Sacramento repealed a longstanding ban on cruising, an ordinance that had been in place since the 1980s.
In 2022, the city removed all “No Cruising” signs, and by 2023, California passed a statewide law lifting cruising bans across the state, paving the way for car culture to thrive again in public spaces.
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