Fast Setup for Graduation Celebrations

Graduations in New Castle County for backyard and school events that need quick installation and ample seating during peak season

Delaware Valley Tent Rentals sets up tents, tables, and chairs for graduation parties and school ceremonies across New Castle County and nearby towns. You need shelter that goes up quickly, accommodates your guest count, and comes down without disrupting your property. The company handles delivery, installation, and removal for events that typically last a few hours, letting you focus on food, decorations, and celebrating the graduate.


The crew arrives the morning of the event or the day before, unloads the tent and seating, and completes the setup in a few hours. Tents are staked into grass or weighted on driveways and patios. Chairs are arranged in rows or clusters, and tables are positioned for food service and gift displays. You see a finished layout with a shaded area for guests, stable seating, and clear pathways between the tent and your home.


Contact Delaware Valley Tent Rentals early in the spring to reserve your tent and seating for a May or June graduation party.

Timing and Seasonal Demand Considerations

Graduation season runs from late May through early June, creating high demand for tents and seating. You compete with other families in the area for weekend availability and larger tent sizes. Booking six to eight weeks ahead secures your preferred date and equipment. The company confirms delivery windows, setup timing, and pickup schedules to avoid conflicts with other events on the same street or neighborhood.


Pickup is scheduled in advance for the day of your event. Once the event concludes, the crew returns at a time coordinated within our schedule to disassemble the tent and load equipment onto the truck. Your lawn is left without tent stakes, and pavement is cleared of weight platforms. Table and chair breakdown, including stacking chairs and folding tables, is available as an additional service for an added fee.


Guest counts for graduation parties vary widely, from intimate gatherings of twenty to large open houses with over a hundred attendees. The company scales tent sizes and seating quantities to match your invitation list. Smaller 10x20 or 20x20 frame tents suit backyard parties, while 20x40 or larger pole tents handle neighborhood-wide celebrations and combined family events.

Answers to Common Graduation Rental Questions

Understanding how to size your rental order and manage peak season scheduling helps you plan a smooth graduation celebration without last-minute shortages or delays.

  • How many guests fit under a 20x20 tent for a graduation party?

    A 20x20 tent covers four hundred square feet, seating about thirty guests at tables or fifty guests in a standing cocktail arrangement. Delaware Valley Tent Rentals reviews your layout to confirm the fit before delivery.

  • When should you call to book if your graduation is on a Saturday in early June?

    Call by mid-April to secure your date. Peak graduation weekends fill quickly in New Castle and surrounding towns. Waiting until May reduces your options for tent sizes and delivery times.

  • Why do some families rent tables and chairs even if they have a tent?

    Tables provide surfaces for food, drinks, and gifts. Chairs give older guests and children a place to sit. Renting both eliminates the need to borrow mismatched furniture and ensures everything looks uniform under the tent.

  • What happens if rain is forecast for your graduation party?

    The tent sheds water and keeps guests dry. Sidewalls can be added to block wind and rain from entering the sides. You coordinate with Delaware Valley Tent Rentals the day before to confirm sidewall attachment if weather forecasts worsen.

Delaware Valley Tent Rentals manages the logistics of tent delivery, setup, and removal so your graduation party runs smoothly. Call to check availability for your date and confirm the tent size and seating arrangement that fits your guest list and backyard space.

Graduation Party Deals!

15' Tent Package

15’ x 15’ tent

4 – 48' round tables

24 white poly folding chairs




20' Tent Package

20’ x 20’ tent

4 – 60” round tables

32 white poly folding chairs




30' Tent Package

20’ x 30’ tent

6 – 60” round tables

48 white poly folding chairs




40' Tent Package

20’ x 40’ tent

8 – 60” round tables

64 white poly folding chairs




ADDITIONAL TENT SIZES AVAILABLE

15’ x 15’

30’ x 30’

20’ x 20’

30’ x 40’

20’ x 30’

30’ x 50’

20’ x 40’

30’ x 60’

40’ x 40’

40’ x 60’

40’ x 80’

40’ x 100’

60’ x 70’

60’ x 100’

80' X 100'

80' X 200'

Other sizes available on request.

Accessories

25' Globe Lights

 $25.00

Café Lights

Call For Price

Dark Maple Dance Floor

$20.00

SPECIFICATIONS:

3'X3' Sections

Black And White Checkered Dance Floor

$25.00

SPECIFICATIONS:

3'X3' Sections

1’ x 2’ Event Flooring

$1.50 sq/ft

4’x4’ Staging Sections

$30.00 each

Generators

Call For Price

Chrome Retractable Stations

$25.00 each

Pipe & Drape (multiple colors)

$55.00 per 10ft Section

White Trash Bins

$25.00 each

Vinyl Tent Doors (fits most tents)

$275.00 each

Fans

$65.00 each

Heater (80,000) BTU

Call For Price

Heater (170,000) BTU

Call For Price

Tables & Chairs

Resin Folding Chair, White

$3.50​

SPECIFICATIONS:

Overall Height: 31.00 inches

Overall Width: 17.50 inches

Overall Depth: 18.00 inches

Seat Height: 18.00 inches

Seat Width: 15.25 inches

Seat Depth: 14.00 inches

Weight: 11.00 lbs.

Plastic Folding Chair, Metal Frame, White

$2.00

SPECIFICATIONS:

Overall Height: 31.50 inches

Overall Width: 17.75 inches

Overall Depth: 19.50 inches

Seat Height: 17.25 inches

Seat Width: 15.75 inches

Seat Depth: 15.75 inches

Weight: 7.00 lbs.

Children's Plastic Folding Chair, White

$2.00

SPECIFICATIONS:

Overall Height: 28.50 inches

Overall Width: 13.25 inches

Overall Depth: 15.25 inches

Seat Height: 13.25 inches

Seat Width: 11.25 inches

Seat Depth: 10.50 inches

Weight: 4.50 lbs.

Chiavari Metal Chair, Gold, Ivory Cushion

$9.75

SPECIFICATIONS:

Overall Height: 36.25 inches

Overall Width: 16.25 inches

Overall Depth: 18.00 inches

Seat Height: 17.50 inches

Seat Width: 15.75 inches

Seat Depth: 15.75 inches

Weight: 9.00 lbs.

4 Foot Banquet Wood Folding Table, Metal Edging

$8.00

SPECIFICATIONS:

Length: 48.00 inches

Width: 30.00 inches

Height: 30.00 inches

Weight: 37.00 lbs.

6 Foot Banquet Wood Folding Table, Metal Edging

$8.00

SPECIFICATIONS:

Length: 72.00 inches

Width: 30.00 inches

Height: 30.00 inches

Weight: 50.00 lbs.

8 Foot Banquet Wood Folding Table, Metal Edging

$8.00

SPECIFICATIONS:

Length: 96.00 inches

Width: 30.00 inches

Height: 30.00 inches

Weight: 58.00 lbs.

6 Foot Rhino™ Children's Adjustable Banquet Resin Folding Table, Brown

$8.00

SPECIFICATIONS:

Length: 72.00 inches

Width: 30.00 inches

Height: 22.00 – 30.00 inches

Weight: 43.00 lbs.

30 Inch Round Wood Cocktail Table Kit, Metal Edging

$9.75

SPECIFICATIONS:

Length: 30.00 inches

Width: 30.00 inches

Height: 30.00 & 42.00 inches

Weight: 20.00 lbs.

36 Inch Round Wood Folding Table, Metal Edging

$8.00

SPECIFICATIONS:

Length: 36.00 inches

Width: 36.00 inches

Height: 30.00 inches

Weight: 29.00 lbs.

48 Inch Round Wood Folding Table, Metal Edging

$8.00

SPECIFICATIONS:

Length: 48.00 inches

Width: 48.00 inches

Height: 30.00 inches

Weight: 45.00 lbs.

60 Inch Round Wood Folding Table, Metal Edging

$8.00

SPECIFICATIONS:

Length: 60.00 inches

Width: 60.00 inches

Height: 30.00 inches

Weight: 59.00 lbs.

8' x 3' Banquet Pine Wood Farm Table, Removable Legs, Rustic

$120.00

SPECIFICATIONS:

Overall Length: 96.00 inches

Overall Width: 36.00 inches

Overall Height: 30.00 inches

Weight: 115.00 lbs.

4 Foot Portable Bar, Black

$85.00

SPECIFICATIONS:

Length: 48.00 inches

Width: 20.00 inches

Height: 42.00 inches

Weight: 75.00 lbs.