The sound of revving engines and hydraulic suspensions filled Broadway on Saturday as hundreds of classic cars cruised through Sacramento’s historic corridor ahead of California’s official Lowrider Day on Sunday.The event, “Broadway Cruise: The Homecoming,” brought lowrider owners, classic car enthusiasts and families together on a street long associated with Sacramento’s cruising culture. Organizers described the event as a celebration of art, culture, community and history, returning to what they call the historic home of cruising in Sacramento.For many participants, the gathering was about more than the vehicles.| MORE | Watch our lowrider documentary ‘Lowrider Legacy: A History of Resistance on Wheels'”It would have to be family,” said Olivia Fonseca, who attended the event while driving a 1952 Chevrolet. Fonseca said she also owns a 1953 Chevy truck purchased in honor of her parents, adding that many in the community view their vehicles as a connection to loved ones and shared memories.Nestor Romero of Sacramento Car Club said lowriding has become a way to spend time with his children and create lasting memories.”I get my daughter in the garage. She helps me wipe down the car,” Romero said. “Today, me and my son woke up at six in the morning. He helped me wash the car.”Romero said the lowrider community has worked to overcome stereotypes that once surrounded cruising culture.”It was kind of frowned upon,” Romero said. “But now we want to teach the community, teach kids, and show people the love of the art.”California officially recognizes June 21 as Lowrider Day, celebrating a culture that traces its roots to generations of Latino and Chicano families who embraced cruising as a form of art, expression and community.For Romero, however, the significance of the culture remains simple.”I can always buy them a T-shirt, but they’re never going to remember what T-shirt I bought them,” he said. “But if we go out here and have a good time, they might have an unforgettable memory.”

SACRAMENTO, Calif. —

The sound of revving engines and hydraulic suspensions filled Broadway on Saturday as hundreds of classic cars cruised through Sacramento’s historic corridor ahead of California’s official Lowrider Day on Sunday.

The event, “Broadway Cruise: The Homecoming,” brought lowrider owners, classic car enthusiasts and families together on a street long associated with Sacramento’s cruising culture. Organizers described the event as a celebration of art, culture, community and history, returning to what they call the historic home of cruising in Sacramento.

For many participants, the gathering was about more than the vehicles.

| MORE | Watch our lowrider documentary ‘Lowrider Legacy: A History of Resistance on Wheels’

“It would have to be family,” said Olivia Fonseca, who attended the event while driving a 1952 Chevrolet. Fonseca said she also owns a 1953 Chevy truck purchased in honor of her parents, adding that many in the community view their vehicles as a connection to loved ones and shared memories.

Nestor Romero of Sacramento Car Club said lowriding has become a way to spend time with his children and create lasting memories.

“I get my daughter in the garage. She helps me wipe down the car,” Romero said. “Today, me and my son woke up at six in the morning. He helped me wash the car.”

Romero said the lowrider community has worked to overcome stereotypes that once surrounded cruising culture.

“It was kind of frowned upon,” Romero said. “But now we want to teach the community, teach kids, and show people the love of the art.”

California officially recognizes June 21 as Lowrider Day, celebrating a culture that traces its roots to generations of Latino and Chicano families who embraced cruising as a form of art, expression and community.

For Romero, however, the significance of the culture remains simple.

“I can always buy them a T-shirt, but they’re never going to remember what T-shirt I bought them,” he said. “But if we go out here and have a good time, they might have an unforgettable memory.”