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