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City Of Denver Makes Proclamation Honoring The Tradition of Cruising

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Ben Chavez gives a guy a ride in his Cadillac around the Twin Lakes block where he lived as a kid. Aug. 14, 2019.
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Ben Chavez gives a guy a ride in his Cadillac around the Twin Lakes block where he lived as a kid. Aug. 14, 2019.

Cruising down Federal Boulevard in Denver is a tradition that dates back decades. Now, cruisers plan to make a cultural statement by holding a formal celebration that even got a city proclamation. Denverite's Esteban Hernandez has been reporting on what's led up to this event.