About our Performers
Ron Borelli
Ron Borelli is an accordionist and pianist that performs throughout the San Francisco Bay Area as a soloist, with his combo or with his orchestra. From corporate events to weddings to intimate affairs, Ron selects and provides music for the appropriate mood and includes each client’s favorite pieces. His fabulous repertoire includes American standards, jazz standards, European continental, opera, classical, motown and classic rock and roll
Duo Gadjo
Duo Gadjo's music is inspired by the sounds of the 20's and 30's, when jazz was the thing and Paris was the place to be. Their style is generally called 'French Cafe' or 'Gypsy Jazz' as pioneered by the French Gypsy guitarist Django Reinhardt. Their version of La Vie En Rose from their album Meet Me in Paris has received over 10 million streams on Pandora and Spotify.
& Friends
& Friends is a collective of veteran Marin County musicians known for their soulful, all-acoustic performances. Led by guitarist Jerry Draper, the group specializes in a "party-style" atmosphere, blending easy-listening folk, blues, and light rock. Their repertoire is a nostalgic journey through the '60s and '70s, featuring a mix of popular classics, folk-blues, and original compositions.
La Gauloise All Stars
La Gauloise All Stars is the Bay Area’s ultimate French pop-rock party band, delivering the iconic hits of artists like Téléphone, Claude François, France Gall, Jean-Jacques Goldman, Joe Dassin, Jacques Dutronc and Indochine with explosive energy and irresistible style. Exceptionally for this Bastille Day concert celebration, the band will be joined by chanteuse extraordinaire Virginie Marine, flying in directly from New York! This six-member ensemble transforms every stage into a vibrant French celebration, ensuring nostalgia, sing-along anthems, and a packed dance floor are part of the experience. 🇫🇷🎶
MANUIA Polynesian Revue
Founded in 1996, MANUIA Polynesian Revue is a Bay Area-based organization celebrating 30 years of preserving and sharing Polynesian music, dance, and culture through education, performance, and competition. They have trained generations of award-winning dancers who have competed across the U.S. and French Polynesia, while also performing for major events like NFL and NBA halftime shows, tech giants, and local museums. For the Bastille Day Festival, Manuia will showcase this rich heritage with a high-energy Tahitian dance performance featuring vibrant costumes and live drumming to inspire audiences of all ages.
Elegance Henna & Face Painting
Elegance Henna & Face Painting specializes in elegant, custom henna artistry that blends cultural tradition with modern creativity. Founded after a transition from the IT industry, the business crafts personalized designs to bring beauty, joy, and lasting memories to special celebrations.
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Join us at the Embarcadero Plaza Bocce Ball Courts & Learn to play Pétanque !
Thanks to La Boule d'Or Pétanque
Club and the Valley of the Moon Pétanque Club,
You can learn to play during the Bastille Day SF Festival ! Thank you to the three Bay area clubs who will be participating!
There are several Pétanque clubs in the greater Bay Area. Check out who and where they are by clicquing on the button below!
Join the Waiters Race at the Bocce Ball courts at 3:30 pm
A waiters' race, or "course de serveuses et garçons de café", is a race that tests the speed at which a waiter can carry a loaded tray without tipping any of its contents. This race has been going on in France since the 1930's. The first of its kind in San Francisco and sponsored by decathlon, the race will start at 3.00 pm. If you are interested in competing, please register online.
Terms and conditions of entry
The event is a fun community event but with a competitive edge. As such competitors agree to follow the rules and code of conduct.
- The waiters’ race will take place rain or shine.
- Competitors must be over the age of 18 years female or male.
- Appropriate stable footwear for outdoors and the weather conditions on the day must be worn.
- All judges decisions are final and no correspondence will be entered into.
- The winner agrees to have their photo used for publicity purposes by official committee and the bastille day at San Francisco sponsors.
Any display of promotional material/product from any supplier featured at the waiters’ race does not constitute an endorsement of the supplier or product/s by official committee.
The race organizers will take every step to ensure that each activity is as safe as possible for racing. Contestants must take all measures to ensure they race in a safe manner. The organizers will not be held responsible for any injuries caused by reckless behavior.
San Francisco City Guides walking tours
For the past 48 years, San Francisco City Guides has been offering free historical walking tours throughout San Francisco and its neighborhoods. With over 70 scheduled tours led by 300 trained volunteer guides, City Guides provides a unique way to explore the city.
In celebration of Bastille Day, City Guides is proud to present the 1850s San Francisco: Paris of the Pacific 2025 tour at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on July 18 2026, at Embarcadero Plaza.
1850s Paris of the Pacific 2026
After reports of California's "gold mines" and "fabulous riches," many French people packed their bags and headed to San Francisco. They left a lasting impact on the city's culture, especially in food, fashion, and various industries. Their contributions helped shape the city and the state of California.
Starting from Embarcadero Plaza, the tour traces the route of the earliest French arrivals, moving through the Embarcadero Center and Montgomery Street. You’ll hear stories of French immigrants who contributed to the city’s growth by establishing banks, restaurants, bakeries, shops, laundries, bordellos, and the first trams on Market Street. From the Gold Rush to the present, San Francisco has long been known as the "Paris of the Pacific."
Please register on the City Guides website by clicking on "Sign up" below, as space is limited.
Donations will be requested.
Meet in front of the Boudin Cafe, at the east end of Clay Street.
Culture Without Border
Les femmes pendant la Révolution Française
Time & Date:
July 16th, 2026, 7:00-8:00 PM
"The French Revolution promised a new world. But what place did it actually give to women? From famous heroines to forgotten activists, delve into a period when some dared to defy conventions, sometimes at the cost of their lives." -Don't miss this presentation by Culture Without Border, register now!