BASTILLE DAY 2022
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  • Entertainment
    • Featuring Music
    • Dance Performances
    • Petanque Tournament
    • Waiters Race
    • Vintage Car Show
    • French Quarter Tours
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      • Frederic Neema
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      • Bob Ford
      • Dick Bransford
      • Alain Brie
      • Emmanuel Serriere
      • Vincent Salimi
      • Juliette Bouchet Canal+
      • Gilbert Sonet
      • Gilles Lorand
      • Georges Vieux
      • Yvette Chalom
      • Serge Morel
      • Marcel Kapulica 1
      • Marcel Kapulica 2
      • Vincent Rubiolo
      • Selfie Station
    • Photos 2019 >
      • ocatamedia
      • gilbert sonet
      • bob ford
      • dick bransford
      • decathlon
      • chloe soroquere
      • georges vieux
      • Robert David
      • flag raising
      • banquet
      • selfie station
    • Photos 2022 >
      • ocatamedia
      • Marcel Kapulica
      • Anyes Sonet
  • ABOUT
  • Entertainment
    • Featuring Music
    • Dance Performances
    • Petanque Tournament
    • Waiters Race
    • Vintage Car Show
    • French Quarter Tours
  • Food & Beverage
    • Zero Waste
  • Exhibitors
  • Sponsors & Partners
  • Gallery & Press
    • Photos 2018 >
      • Frederic Neema
      • Decathlon
      • Bob Ford
      • Dick Bransford
      • Alain Brie
      • Emmanuel Serriere
      • Vincent Salimi
      • Juliette Bouchet Canal+
      • Gilbert Sonet
      • Gilles Lorand
      • Georges Vieux
      • Yvette Chalom
      • Serge Morel
      • Marcel Kapulica 1
      • Marcel Kapulica 2
      • Vincent Rubiolo
      • Selfie Station
    • Photos 2019 >
      • ocatamedia
      • gilbert sonet
      • bob ford
      • dick bransford
      • decathlon
      • chloe soroquere
      • georges vieux
      • Robert David
      • flag raising
      • banquet
      • selfie station
    • Photos 2022 >
      • ocatamedia
      • Marcel Kapulica
      • Anyes Sonet

WAITERS RACE

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 by July 13th.
Thank you to our sponsor Decathlon for sponsoring this race and providing gift certificates for the top 3 winners:

First prize: $100 Gift Certificate
Second prize: $50 Gift Certificate
Third prize: $25 Gift Certificate


Sign-up 4 the race

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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 adapted to the weather conditions of the day must be worn.
  • All judges’ decisions are final.
  • The winners and all competitors agree to have their photo used for publicity purposes by the Official Committee and the Bastille Day festival 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 the 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.

​The 2019 Winners

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The 2018 Winners

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This is a non-smoking event © 2017 The Official Committee of French-American Organizations of the Bay Area.