Mekenzie Marsh enjoys the spray from the new Las Vegas-style fountain near the waterfront in San Pedro. Community opinion about the glitzy, $14-million showcase is divided. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
Technician Joseph Bellamy puts the finishing touches on the giant fountain at the entrance to the cruise terminals. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
Daniel LaBreche and Joseph Bellamy work on the fountain, which features streams of water that dance to famous songs. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
Daniel Lebreche watches his handiwork. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
A member of the crew from Wet Design, the firm that built the fountain, watches the show. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
Mekenzie, left, and Melissa Marsh splash back at the fountain. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
A sign warns against inappropriate fountain behavior. Some teenagers have jumped into the fountain, authorities say. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
