09/19/2025
SAN FRANCISCO LOWRIDER COUNCIL PRESENTS HISTORIC WORLD’S FIRST-EVER TELEVISED
LOWRIDER PARADE
“King of the Streets” to Air Live on CBS During
National Latino Heritage Month
Saturday, September 20, 2025 | San Francisco’s Mission District
Join us at the Latin American Club for one (or two, but certainly not three) of our famous potent margaritas before or after the event. The best in the Mission!
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — July 3, 2025 — The San Francisco Lowrider Council, in partnership with the City of San Francisco, the Mission Merchants Association, and the Calle 24 Latino Cultural District, proudly presents the LOWRIDER PARADE and “KING of the STREETS” Hopping Competition — a historic, first-of-its-kind celebration of Latino culture, heritage, and community pride.
This landmark event marks the world’s first-ever televised Lowrider Parade, showcasing the best lowriders from throughout the USA airing live on CBS as part of San Francisco’s official National Latino Heritage Month festivities (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15, 2025).
A Cruise with a Purpose
Produced by the San Francisco Lowrider Council and Cultura y Arte Nativa de Las Américas (CANA), this vibrant cultural gathering is more than just a parade — it’s a Cruise with a Purpose. The event honors the deep roots, resilience, and contributions of San Francisco’s Latino community while supporting local businesses, artists, and cultural preservation efforts.
Local businesses will also join the celebration with exclusive Lowrider-themed food and drinks. La Corneta will debut the first-ever “Lowrider Taco,” and La Reina Bakery will unveil their “Lowrider Pan Dulce” — delicious tributes to creativity, culture, and community.
The Thrill of the Hop & the Crowning of a King
Explore the thrilling Hopping Competition which will showcase the latest hydraulic parts that hit the market, enhancing lowrider hopping mechanics that contribute to the growth of this thriving hobby and lifestyle. Witness the crowning of the King of the Street Champion winners in various categories who will cruise home with $10,000 in cash prize.
EVENT SCHEDULE | Saturday, September 20, 2025
All events are free and open to the public.
Lowrider Parade
1:00 – 3:00 PM
Mission Street (between Cesar Chavez & 17th Street)
Broadcast live on CBS
“King of the Streets” Hopping Competition
3:00 – 5:00 PM
24th & Mission Street
Broadcast live on CBS
Lowrider Car Show
2:00 – 8:00 PM
Mission Street (between Cesar Chavez & 18th Street)
Featuring over 300 Lowriders on display
Cultural Icons & Civic Pride
The San Francisco Lowrider Council has been featured in films, documentaries, and civic celebrations, including the 75th Anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge and championship parades for the Golden State Warriors, San Francisco Giants, and San Francisco 49ers.
About the San Francisco Lowrider Council
Founded in 1981, the San Francisco Lowrider Council brings together Lowrider clubs and solo riders from across the Bay Area to celebrate and preserve the rich art of Lowriding. For more information, please follow on Facebook and Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/SanFranciscoLowRiderCouncil/ https://www.instagram.com/sanfranciscolowridercouncil/.