MIAMI HERALD: Go forth and party for the Fourth

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Ready for Art Basel? You may as well be, because it's just a blink away, considering that it's almost Independence Day and summer's well underway. Enjoy it while it lasts, though, because before you know it you'll be yearning for independence from the countless parties, events and confabs that barely leave you with time to breathe. Take a deep breath from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday with a barbecue at Acqualina, where Luca Luca presents its summer collection with a $45 per person all-you-can-eat feast and, for $18 more, all-you-can-drink American wines and beer. For reservations, call 305-918-8000. If that's too mellow for your tastes, consider Independance, the 12-hour pool and beach party at the Doubletree Surfcomber, 1717 Collins Ave., featuring Roger Sanchez, Chus and Ceballos, Oscar G, Cedric Gervais, Willie Moralis and more. Party starts at 11 a.m. and ends at 11 p.m. and costs $40 for all 12 hours or $30 from 2 p.m. on. Other Fourth festivities beyond the traditional fireworks include a nontraditional celebration on Tuesday at The Boulevard featuring gay porn star CJ Knight and DJ Bill Hallquist, and, at Privé the same day, Stars, Stripes and Strippers with a performance by, er, Courtney Cummz. Since when did the Fourth become so frisky?

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