How Fog City Entertainment Elevated a Graduation Party with Premium DJ, MC & Photo Booth Services
When University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) approached us at Fog City Entertainment to craft a standout graduation party for their Healthcare Leadership Program Cohort 23 on September 25 2025, they were looking for more than just celebration—they wanted seamless professionalism with fun built in. The challenge? Honor the significance of the moment, deliver high-energy entertainment, and keep the atmosphere appropriate for a corporate-education setting. That’s where Fog City stepped in.
The Vision Behind UCSF’s Celebration
Melody, Program Associate for UCSF’s Healthcare Leadership Program, reached out with a clear objective: the cohort had completed their intensive program, and UCSF wanted to mark the occasion with style—without losing the professionalism associated with a corporate/graduation event. The target audience included graduates, faculty, sponsors, and special guests, so the tone needed to be elevated yet celebratory. UCSF opted for a full service solution: professional DJ, MC, high-quality production, and a memorable experience that guests would talk about long after. Enter Fog City’s comprehensive event entertainment offering.
The Challenge: Polished, Professional, and Party-Ready
Graduates from UCSF Cohort 23 celebrating their milestone at a stylish graduation party hosted by Fog City Entertainment. Photo by Noah Berger from the 2025 California Health Care Foundation.
From the outset, several challenges stood out:
Balancing celebration and professionalism. The event needed to feel like a “graduation party,” yet avoid the feel of a late-night club scene inappropriate for faculty and corporate guests.
Creating guest engagement. UCSF wanted more than applause and speeches—they wanted attendees actively participating, connecting, and taking home memories.
Capturing the moment. With thousands of hours of study and collaboration behind the cohort, the photo ops needed to look premium and fun, without being gimmicky.
Seamless production. The client required a turnkey solution: on time, on budget, expertly managed—so Melissa could focus on guests and programming, not logistics.
“DJ/MC near me” conundrum. UCSF’s standard is high for vendor selection. Many local DJ/MC services didn’t provide full production, lighting, photo-booth integration and the corporate professionalism required.
Our Solution: The Complete Party Experience
Graduates strike a pose at the UCSF glam photo booth rental, showing the sleek printable border keepsake from the graduation party.
Fog City crafted a solution tailored to UCSF’s goals:
We proposed our Complete Party Package, built for exactly this scenario: a seasoned DJ/MC for 4 hours, inclusive of professional mic, full PA system, optional uplighting, stage monitoring, and a schedule-driven program to keep energy high but transitions smooth.
Recognizing the value of a tangible guest takeaway, we recommended adding our Glam Photo Booth Rental. This elevated photo-booth edition with the unlimited prints upgrade included a branded backdrop with the cohort/firm’s logo, and on-site attendant to keep lines moving and fun flowing.
Logistics? Setup and breakdown were included. Our team arrived early, with full production check-in, program-run-through, and breakdown post-event—all handled so UCSF staff didn’t have to chase.
In the program, DJ/MC Ashley coordinated graduate recognition, faculty acknowledgments, then transitioned into high-energy celebration, guided by our custom event timeline and lighting cues (Enhance your event space with dynamic uplighting to shift mood from formal to festive).
To promote social sharing (and free publicity for the client), we suggested a photo-booth social wall and instant prints—guests received keepsakes, the client gained visible excitement online.
Because UCSF searched for “party photo booth rental” and “DJ/MC near me” in their vendor sourcing, we emphasized our local San Francisco base, our corporate event experience, and our reputation for delivering high-energy, yet polished entertainment.
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Picture-Perfect Results That Spoke Volumes
When the big day arrived, everything came together flawlessly. From the moment the doors opened, the atmosphere radiated celebration and professionalism. Guests were immediately drawn to the dance floor, thanks to the perfectly curated playlist and smooth transitions from our DJ/MC. Every segment—from heartfelt speeches to upbeat party moments—flowed effortlessly, keeping the energy high without missing a beat.
The glam photo booth rental quickly became the centerpiece of the evening, drawing a steady stream of graduates and faculty eager to capture their memories. The sleek black-and-white aesthetic gave each photo a polished, red-carpet vibe, while the unlimited prints ensured that every guest left with a keepsake to commemorate the occasion. Laughter filled the room as friends posed, printed, and shared their photos instantly on social media, generating an organic wave of excitement and buzz for UCSF’s program.
The lighting and sound design elevated the experience even further, transforming the space from a formal graduation ceremony to an unforgettable party worthy of the cohort’s hard work. Melody later shared how seamless the entire evening felt—every detail handled, every moment memorable. The graduates couldn’t stop talking about how much fun they had, and the faculty praised the event’s professionalism and energy.
In the end, the UCSF Healthcare Leadership Program’s graduation party wasn’t just a success—it was a statement. It proved that with the right entertainment partner, a professional event can still be lively, engaging, and truly unforgettable.
The Takeaway: Graduation Parties Done Right
Graduation parties don’t have to fall into the “generic buffet + speeches” zone. With the right vendor partner—one who understands both “party” and “professional”—you can deliver a memorable, high-impact celebration that aligns with your institution’s standards and leaves guests talking long after the event wraps. At Fog City Entertainment, we specialize in exactly that: seamless execution, high-energy entertainment, premium production and photo-booth keepsakes. If you’re planning a graduation event—whether for a corporate cohort, university program, school class, or private celebration—and you want more than “just a DJ…”