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18 Currents July 2018 > continued from page 16 July 4th July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza 5:00 p.m. Near Pompano Beach Fishing Pier at the Public Beach The City of Pompano Beach will be celebrating July 4th this year with a Fireworks Extravaganza at Pompano Beach at the beach, near the Fishing Pier. At 5:00 p.m., we will start the night off with live music, featuring the “Nostaljah,” a reggae band, fol- lowed by the main act “L Tribe”, an R&B band. At 9:00 p.m. direct your attention to the night sky as we set off an array of fireworks that is sure to impress. Fireworks will be launched from a floating barge in the ocean off of the end of the Pompano Beach Fishing Pier. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome; however personal fireworks, glass contain- ers, alcohol, and pets are prohibited. In case of inclement weather, there will be a rain date for the fireworks show of Thursday, July 5th. Available parking is at Atlantic Boulevard and A1A. Street Parking will also be available as well as the new Pier Garage, located right across from the Pier. July 6th FREE COMMUNITY BUS Old Town Untapped 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Bailey Contemporary Arts, 41 NE 1st Street Old Town Untapped is a monthly craft beer and arts festival hosted by the Pompano Beach CRA and fea- tures free samples of local beers crafted by breweries in Pompano Beach's emerging craft beer scene. In addition the streets of Old Town are lined with food trucks, artists, crafters and inter- active art. Live entertainment fea- turing Alternative Funk, Rock and Reggae by The People Upstairs. Inside Bailey Contemporary Arts, guests can grab some locally roasted coffee at Blooming Bean Coffee Roasters and walk through the galleries rotating art exhibits each month. continued on page 19 >