Deck The Chairs
Established in 2013 with the creation of a free multi-week event featuring decorated lifeguard chairs. DTC attracts visitors while benefiting students through collaborative visual and performing arts activities.
Impact
A popular tradition at the Beaches, the JBDTC event attracts thousands of visitors during the holiday season. More than 2100 students participate in decorating, stage performances, and volunteer activities.
Service
Engagement includes 120 partnerships and 500+ volunteers working year-round on DTC programs and event management — DTC is developing more opportunities for safe, accessible arts experiences.
Community
Through public/private collaborative energies, DTC produces unique events and activities focused on bringing community together in public space showcasing emerging talent.
Join Us as a Volunteer
The holiday season energizes hearts and minds with focus on family and community. Jax Beach Deck The Chairs fulfills a meaningful chance to gather and celebrate. Decorators, concessions support, and community ambassadors are just a few areas where you can help out. Contact us if you would like to help this holiday season.
Jax Beach Deck The Chairs Sponsorship
JBDTC community partnerships are built through public/private commitment to the DTC mission. Strong partnerships help us create a uniquely Beaches, family-friendly experience year after year. Space is limited and chair decorators are assigned on a first come first serve basis.
News
Rain is expected to negatively impact the light display. Jax Beach Deck The Chairs (JBDTC) event organizers and volunteers will closely monitor the impact of rain on the popular, free decorated lifeguard chair exhibit and children’s arts showcase Sunday, Dec. 7 and Monday, Dec. 8. The concessions tent will be closed on Sunday. Now in…
Kurtis Loftus
December 7, 2025
Kids, be a part of Deck The Light Show on the opening day of Deck The Chairs, Wednesday, November 26 from 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm! The popular Deck The Chairs Musical Tree is part of a new holiday light show featuring dozens of large fun-shaped musical notes available for decorating and hanging by our…
Kurtis Loftus
November 14, 2025
Students of all ages are invited to Scotie’s Critter Jam on Sunday, December 14 from 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm! Paint and decorate fun, life-sized beach critters with local legendary artist Scotie Cousin. This free arts initiative is part of a series of visual arts activities scheduled for the season and designed to support students…
Kurtis Loftus
November 14, 2025