Daniel went missing while visiting a friend in Lancaster on December 10.
His friends hope their efforts on Friday will jog someone's memory and help find him.
Daniel hasn't been seen since leaving City View, Sidings Close, near the River Lune at around 9.30pm.
A possible later sighting is from the Millennium Bridge area, close to the exit from Lune Street, on the same evening.
Daniel, who has a young son, was last seen wearing a blue Hugo Boss tracksuit and black trainers.
He is 6ft 2ins tall, of slim build with brown hair.
He has a tattoo on the right side of his neck reading 'Shannon' and also has a 'pixie ear' on his right side.
Anyone who may have any information should contact 101, quoting log 0250 of December 10 2022.
Daniel hasn't been seen since leaving City View, Sidings Close, near the River Lune at around 9.30pm.
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Friends of Daniel Hives set up a meeting point for people to gather at before heading off on their walk around the area. Photo: Joshua Brandwood
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Daniel went missing after visiting a friend in City View, Sidings Close. Photo: Joshua Brandwood
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Friends of Daniel Hives meet up to search for him around Lancaster. Pictured is Jordan Harris. Photo: Daniel Martino
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It is believed Daniel walked from Sidings Close through the underpass onto the cycle path alongside the River Lune. Photo: Daniel Martino