WENDY PIERRO Acorn Newspapers COOL DOWN- Simi Valley

resident Jennifer Tenorio, 7,

at right, shows she is ready for Independence Day with a

new red, white and blue bathing suit as she enjoys a good splashing Wednesday

in the spray pool at Rancho

Tapo Community Park.

Below, 5-year-old Michael Cain of Simi Valley uses the

pool to cool off. Gates for

tonight's Simi Valley

Fourth of July fireworks

display open at 3 p.m., with entertainment

beginning at 3:30 p.m.