Frank Speziale Photo

Ann Stevens Coe (left), stands with the Norwich City School District students who flipped the switch Thursday night in the West Park in downtown Norwich for the annual tree lighting ceremony. The students include Caden Russell, Emma D’Abbraccio, Emma Mullin, Hailey Youngblood, and Haley Ohl. Santa stands near the children, and Norwich Mayor Joseph Maiurano stands behind.