The Sonoma County Lowrider Council hosted its 10th annual Cinco de Mayo car show and BBQ at Doyle Park in Santa Rosa May 2, celebrating lowrider culture and challenging long-lasting stereotypes.
Rows of unique custom Lowriders with glossy paint jobs, precise pinstriping, engraved detailing, club plaques and flags lined the parking lot at Doyle Park. Sonoma County Lowrider Council founder Juan Roman-Medina said the car shows are more than showing off cars, and he hopes these events reshape public perceptions of lowriding while promoting inclusion.
The council, established in 2015, unites car clubs across Sonoma County and hosts car shows to bring the community together and promote self-expression…