Illustration of fireworks bursting over a harbour at midnight as a crowd holds sparklers on the waterfront (Christmas to New Year's Week With TaxSlayer Gator Bowl)

Christmas to New Year's Week With TaxSlayer Gator Bowl

Part of the Jacksonville Beach Deck The Chairs festivities, this week features the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Pep Rally alongside the oceanfront light and art displays. Visitors can stroll through Latham Plaza and Seawalk Pavilion to view dozens of decorated lifeguard chairs created by student artists, local businesses, and community organizations. Guests can also participate in voting for their favorite chair displays.

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Plan Your Visit

Website / Tickets

deckthechairs.org

When

Tickets

Free holiday arts and entertainment.

Going?

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Families and fans of holiday art

Vibe

Festive, creative, community-minded

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Choose three Community Chairs to cast your vote for the 2026 People’s Choice Awards.
  • If you want to visit the Christmas market, plan for a Sunday, when it is scheduled during the event season.
  • Look for the Gator Bowl Pep Rally during Christmas to New Year’s Week, as it is the featured programme for that week.
  • Allow time to view the chair displays and explore the event’s arts programming, which changes from week to week.

Special Events & Promotions

  • The event is free.
  • Week 5 features a Gator Bowl Pep Rally.
  • A Christmas market is held on Sundays.
  • The 2026 event introduces a new chair-voting experience.

Links & Contact

Website / Tickets

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can families see and do at Deck The Chairs?

Visitors can view decorated lifeguard-chair displays, enjoy arts programming and family activities, and take part in community chair voting.

How does chair voting work?

Choose three Community Chairs to help select the 2026 People’s Choice Awards.

What performances are part of the event?

The event guide describes stage programming featuring student artists and community performers, with programming changing from week to week.

Is there a Christmas market during this week?

The event guide lists a Christmas market on Sundays during the event season.

What special programme is featured during Christmas to New Year’s Week?

The week’s event-guide feature is the Gator Bowl Pep Rally.

Always check the official website for the most current information.

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