For the first time ever, Dothan will be having a downtown Christmas extravaganza.

In a news conference, downtown group officials said the two-day event will feature vendor's booths, singing, dancing, horse and carriage rides, a children's lantern processional, and hot chocolate tasting.

The Understudy Dinner Theatre will also perform a musical titled, "Jingle Bell Rock."

The downtown Christmas schedule begins December 2 at 6 p.m. and will end Saturday December 3 at 8 p.m.

Also, on November 29 the city will be hosting its 27th annual Christmas tree lighting at Poplar Head Park.