The Mission District was gleaming as the San Francisco’s Lowrider Council organized its last cruise of 2023, dubbing the event “Cold Frisco Nights.”
Car enthusiasts took part in the event Saturday on 24th and Mission streets, showcasing a variety of car models and custom hydraulic systems that had drivers going from low and slow to balancing on three wheels.
Sound systems were also on display as various cars rumbled down Mission Street, shaking glass and setting off alarms.
The event comes nearly two months after the council hosted its annual “King of the Streets“that features a car-hopping competition.
Drivers met in the Embarcadero before riding down Mission Street to the heart of theMission with various models, from the box-style Chevrolets to motorcycles.
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Mission Street was congested into the night, with some cars getting ticketed for parking in spots reserved for Muni and food-delivery drivers for DoorDash and Grubhub double-parking in order to get pick up delivery orders.
As she walked along Mission Street, Vicky Manuela—who identifies as Chicana—said that she enjoyed the craftsmanship of the lowriders and understands its place in the Mission’s history.
“I think its a great way for people to come together and show off their cars,” she said. “They show off how much time and effort has gone into, not only the car, but this culture that at one time people tried to shame.”
