Deck The Chairs

06/16/2026

Be a part of one of the most cherished holiday traditions anywhere.
For 14 seasons, Deck The Chairs has brought our community together through creativity, celebration, and holiday spirit. But it's more than a holiday display.
Every sponsorship, volunteer hour, and community partnership helps create opportunities for student artists across Northeast Florida through the programs of Students In The Arts Alliance.
🎄 Sponsor a display
🤝 Volunteer with our team
🎨 Support student arts education
✨ Help inspire the next generation of creators
Together, we're creating a holiday experience enjoyed by more than 100,000 visitors while investing in the future of the arts.
📅 November 25, 2026 – January 1, 2027
📍 Jacksonville Beach Seawalk Pavilion
Learn more and get involved at www.deckthechairs.org
a Students In The Arts Alliance flagship program
City of Jacksonville Beach-Government City of Jacksonville, Florida - Government Publix Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens

06/04/2026

🎄✨ The magic of Deck The Chairs 2026 is already underway!

Our volunteer teams are planning, designing, building, and preparing for another unforgettable season of student creativity and holiday wonder in the beautiful Jacksonville Beach Seawalk Pavilion space. ❤️

Now is the perfect time for businesses and organizations to join us. Early sponsorship discounts are currently available, offering the best value and visibility before rates increase.

🎁 Support student arts
🎨 Engage the community
🌟 Be part of a beloved holiday tradition

⏳ Early sponsorship discounts won't last long. Reserve your place in one of Northeast Florida's favorite holiday traditions today!
Learn more at www.deckthechairs.org
Students In The Arts Alliance

05/13/2026

After thirteen years of Deck The Chairs lighting up Jacksonville Beach, we're so excited to light up even more public spaces with youth‑led arts experiences as Students in the Arts Alliance!

04/30/2026

Fantastic work! Congratulations artists. Looking forward to seeing all the work.

04/26/2026

Here we go! Opening Of The Beaches Parade. Students In The Arts Alliance rocking the float and the kids!!!

04/25/2026

Hope to see you at the Opening Of The Beaches Parade! Students In The Arts Alliance has some brand new decals we'll be sharing with our neighbors and we are excited to promote Deck The Bins Student Art Contest. Learn more www.sitaa.org

04/18/2026

Started on Latham Plaza, now we're here. ✨

04/10/2026

Last week, we introduced ourselves as Students in the Arts Alliance. Take a look at how we got here, from our humble beginnings in 2013 through today, welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors over the years, supported by tens of thousands of partners and volunteers!

04/06/2026

Proud to carry Deck The Chairs forward as Students In The Arts Alliance, expanding our beloved holiday tradition into year-round opportunities for student artists across Northeast Florida.

Deck the Chairs seeks to create more youth-oriented art opportunities throughout the year.

04/02/2026

Deck The Chairs is our tradition. Students in the Arts Alliance is our future. Allow us to introduce ourselves as SITAA, a new nonprofit created to expand our beloved holiday tradition into year-round arts programming and elevate student artists across Northeast Florida. 🎨