2023 Schedule of Events
NOVEMBER 22, 2023 – JANUARY 1, 2024
FREE AND OPEN TO PUBLIC | LIGHTS NIGHTLY 5 PM – 1 AM | HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE | DOGS ALLOWED
The main event we work year-round on is Deck The Chairs however additional outreach and fundraising activities have been developed to keep us out in the community and strengthen our arts mission. Several unique community-oriented events include Christmas In July, A Chair Affair, Tiny Chairs Decorating Challenge, DTC Virtual Auction, and Swoop The Chairs with University of North Florida. Schedule subject to change.
Tuesday, November 21, 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
A Chair Affair at Margaritaville
Wednesday, November 22, 5:00 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Opening Night
2023 JBDTC Unite with Lights presented by Publix
•Civic Orchestra of Jacksonville
•Nightly Light Show (running on the hour)
•Introducing Unite with Lights Student Exhibit at Deck The Chairs
•Chair Decorating Voting Kicks Off
•Sponsor Recognition
•Unite with Lights Collectibles and Holiday Concessions
Opening Weekend, Friday – Sunday, 11/24 – 11/26 — 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
•Nightly Light Show (running on the hour) | Holiday Concessions
Friday – Sunday, 12/1 – 12/3
•Nightly Light Show (running on the hour) | Holiday Concessions
Friday, December 1, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Moonlight Movie presented by City of Jacksonville Beach and PRI Productions
•Movie: The Polar Express
Saturday, December 2, 3 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Music & Dance Program l presented by Fusion Light & Sound
•Scheduled to perform:
Jacksonville Suzuki Strings
Pine Forest Dance Ensemble
Dansations Ensemble
Synergy Dance Company
Dynamics Dance
Ballet Arts Centre
Sunday, December 3, 3 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Music & Dance Program ll presented by Fusion Light & Sound
•Scheduled to perform:
Twofold
Bravo School of Dance
Fort Caroline Dance Ensemble
Switzerland Dance School
Fletcher Middle School Dance
Parker’s Lab Band
Friday – Sunday, 12/8 – 12/10
•Nightly Light Show (running on the hour) | Holiday Concessions
Saturday, December 9, 1:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Music & Dance Program lll presented by Fusion Light and Sound
•Scheduled to perform:
Tuba Xmas
Atlantic Coast Dance Studio
First Coast Centre for the Arts
Scott Jones School of Dance
Nancy Dance
Level Up Dance
Showtime USA!
Friday – Sunday, 12/15 – 12/17
•Nightly Light Show (running on the hour) | Holiday Concessions
Saturday, December 16, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Music & Dance Program IV presented by Fusion Light & Sound
•Scheduled to perform:
Navy Band Southeast
Fletcher High School Dance Team
Fascination Rhythm Studio of Dance
World of Dance
BLA Dance Academy
Academy of Dance
SET Studios
•2023 Unite with Lights Chair Awards
•2023 Unite with Lights Student Exhibit Awards
Friday – Sunday, 12/22 – 12/24
•Nightly Light Show (running on the hour) | Holiday Concessions
Sunday, December 24, 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
•Christmas Eve Service Presented by Ocean City Church
(Concessions Closed Christmas Eve & Christmas Day)
Thursday – Sunday, 12/28– 12/31
•Nightly Light Show (running on the hour) | Holiday Concessions
Thursday, December 28, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
•TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Pep Rally
Monday, 1/1/2024, 9 p.m.
•2023 JBDTC Unite with Lights Presented by Publix Closes