Summer is here: the humidity is high and the daytime temperatures are even higher. With the July 4^th holiday this weekend, thoughts turn to barbeques and basking in the Florida sun, sipping on a Mai Tai by the pool and fireworks. If you’re not into heat, humidity and sunburn, you can turn indoors for additional things to do to celebrate your independence.

On Friday, June 2^nd at 11 p.m. at Georgie’s Alibi, there will be a CD release party for Enrique Iglesias’ new single, “I Like It” from his forthcoming album Euphoria which will be available on July 6^th. The party is being brought to you in part by the Alibi and their Billboard magazine reporter deejay, Barry Browder. On Sunday, July 4^th itself, the Alibi will be feature drink specials including a Jazz Brunch featuring the winner of this year’s 2010 Best Hamburger in Fort Lauderdale, “Burger Battle”.

You might want to walk across the street to Bill’s to celebrate your freedom on Friday July 2^nd when they present “Growl” featuring V.J. Barry Browder and their midnight sexy contest with a $100 cash prize. On Saturday, July 3^rd, Bills presents their “Freedom Dance” with V.J. Andy Ajar. $3 Long Island Iced Teas. A full-day of celebrating is planned for Sunday, July 4^th with $3 well/domestic and Bloody Marys from the time they open to 9 p.m. They will also have a Guilty T-Dance with complimentary  buffet at 5 p.m. and $3 Long Island Iced Teas from 9 p.m. to closing.

Indoor fireworks are what you will find at Boardwalk this weekend as they feature porn star, cover and fitness model Gavin Waters of PerfectGuys.com on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, July 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th. There will be two live shows each night.

Cross over Federal Highway on Oakland Park Boulevard and spend some time at Cozmos and their “Million Dollar Male Review” which will feature their “Wings and Things Hot Body Contest” on Sunday, July 4^th which offers $300 in cash and prizes. The show starts at 11 p.m. They also have $10 domestic beer bucks and $10 Malibu buckets.

Cubby Hole will be holding an Independence Day Tea Party with $3 Long Island Iced Teas and a $10 beer bust from 5 p.m. to closing. They will also have a cookout benefiting the Tuesday’s Angels starting at 4 p.m. Donation is $5 and Jello shots are $1.

Join the dudes at Dudes on Sunday, July 4^th for a complimentary barbeque. Don’t miss Toni and Glorida as they sing live on Friday from 6 to 9 p.m.

The folks at Hombre in Oakland Park don’t plan on taking a holiday this weekend. For just $49 you can drink for 3 hours for 3days. They offer you your choice of draft, domestic bottled beer, well, call or wine on any of three nights (Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday) for any 3 hours after 9:30 p.m. (Some restrictions may apply.)

For more of a traditional Fourth of July, Peter Burke (Gay Tea Cruise) is holding a special Gay 4th of July Fireworks Cruise from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Includes free vodka drinks and snacks. BYOB is okay and mixers are included as is music and an hour of spectacular fireworks! $70 PP. Call Peter 954-649-1107. Sails from Bahia Mar, 801 Seabreeze Blvd, Ft Lauderdale. Parking behind Bahia Mar Hotel.

You can’t get out of the heat by going inside at Johnny’s because it’s always sizzling with hot men there and it will be all weekend long. On Friday, July 2, Johnny’s presents a special B2M featuring D.J. Tpromix and emcee, Mr. Sittuation. $5 drink specials all night. “Escape” to Johnny’s on Saturday, July 3^rd with $3 cocktails all night long. You can unleash your patriotic “Wild Side” on Sunday, July 4^th with South Florida’s largest Amateur Strip Contest starting at midnight with $1,000 in cash and prizes.

Mark and Christian at Living Room put on their red, white and blue for their Friday, July 2^nd their first annual “Pimp n’ Ho” costume masquerade event.  No cover and open bar until midnight. Text “MANGINA” to 25827.

Red, White and You and The Manor Entertainment Complex features Jennifer Carbonell and music by D.J. Shane Wooten. Enjoy $12 domestic beer buckets, $15 imported beer buckets, $10 Malibu 32 oz buckets and $20 Mojito buckets.

Mona’s keeps the memory of long-time customer “Pizza Hut Dave” alive with a July 4^th fundraiser benefitting The Pet Project. The day includes raffles all day long including a 50/25/25 raffle and a live auction starting at 5 p.m. Come out for their “Hot Diggity Dog” cookout starting at 2 p.m. which includes Bud-soaked, flame-broiled hotdogs, Jerry’s sausage and peppers, penne pasta Italiano and John’s homemade potato salad.

The American Veterans for Equal Rights (AVER) will be flying their flags proudly at New Moon for their July 4^th barbeque from 1 to 6 p.m. Enjoy the barbeque with the men and women who have fought for our freedom and are still fighting for equal rights for all LGBT personnel. $10 ice cold beer buckets, burgers and dogs.

They may not be offering Pulled Pork at Ramrod on Saturday, July 3^rd but they are offering their “Pig Dance XXIII” which is the piggiest dance party in town. It has gotten so big over the months that they now tent off part of their parking lot for the dance.

Enjoy Rosie’s Bar and Grill’s Sunday Funday Brunch on July 4. The greatest place to catch a burger, wrap your hands around a wrap or just watch the people walking along Wilton Drive. (You never know who you will see.) Rosie’s is famous for their Sundays and the 4^th of July falling on a Sunday will make it even better!

Head out to Scandals for a country-style July 4^th with happy hour pricing from open to close and $10 all-you-can-drink domestic drafts from 3 p.m. to closing. “Country Meets Disco” at 4 p.m. with a special guest deejay and Karaoke starts at 9 p.m. with Two Guys and a Mic. On Friday and Saturday, catch the hot cowboys and the hot cowgirls stompin’ with Outlaws deejays.

If you celebrate your independence weekend at Sidelines Sports Bar you can enjoy $2.50 bottled beers and well cocktails through the entire holiday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the 2^nd through 4^th.

Smarty Pants will be celebrating Independence Day weekend with happy hour from opening to 8 p.m. which includes $2.25 well drinks and 3-4-$6 domestic beer buckets. They will also offer up their All-American Buffet on Friday (starting at 5 p.m.) and Sunday (starting at 3 p.m.) and a Red, White and Blue on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. That sounds much better than green eggs and ham! On Sunday, catch their “All-American Showcase” featuring Tiffany Arieagus starting at 4 p.m. along with a wet t-shirt and jockey shorts contest.