More than 25 car clubs gathered on Milwaukee’s 5th Street on Saturday, September 19, 2026, for a lowrider car show celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and the community’s enduring links to art, family and Latino culture. ([fox6now.com](https://www.fox6now.com/news/milwaukee-lowrider-car-show-celebrates-hispanic-heritage-month))
Participants travelled from across Wisconsin and further afield, with organisers saying visitors came from Chicago, Indiana and other states despite the threat of heavy rain.
“We had a lot of people coming from Chicago, Indiana, different states,” said Eric Ramos, a member of Milwaukee’s Ranflitas Car Club. “The weather was a big concern.”
Nevertheless, the event went ahead, turning the street into a display of customised classics, low-slung Impalas, older “bombs” and newer trucks. Rafael Hernandez, of LoLo Blvd Milwaukee, said the variety reflected the breadth of the local scene.
“We have a little bit of everything,” he said. “We got from old-school bombs to Impala to newer trucks, bodies, a little bit of everything.”
For those involved, the gathering was about far more than polished bodywork and hydraulic systems. Ramos said it offered a way for the lowrider community to celebrate its independence while passing on its culture and values to younger generations.
“We’re celebrating the Lowrider community independence, but at the same time celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month,” he said. “We want to keep passing on our cultures. Our way of life, you know a positive, you know positive mentality.”
Hernandez said the community’s Latino roots were visible in the cars and in its growing involvement with wider Milwaukee events, including heritage celebrations hosted by the Milwaukee Brewers and the Milwaukee Bucks.
“Now we open up streets type of event. It’s such a great feeling,” he said.
Organisers said the event helped demonstrate the positive contribution of car clubs to the city, while preserving traditions that have developed over decades. The lowrider community has also continued to expand through regular shows and gatherings in Milwaukee, with later events drawing hundreds of vehicles. ([tmj4.com](https://www.tmj4.com/news/hispanic-heritage/milwaukees-lowrider-community-is-bigger-and-stronger-than-ever))
Rain remained a concern throughout the weekend, but Ramos said it would not stop the celebrations.
“The party is going to continue, rain or shine,” he said.
Participants said they hoped to keep supporting community events and ensure the legacy of Milwaukee’s lowrider culture is carried forward by future generations.
