we do: noise and nerve; buzz and bravado. We're the Miami 'effing HEAT and we don't back down. This is nothing new, in case you were wondering. We've steadily courted the LGBTQ community from as far back as the year 2000, when I first joined the HEAT. In those days, we still owned the WNBA's Miami SOL. My heart swelled with sheer joy to see hundreds of LGBTQ fans and families—many of them my friends and acquaintances—at the Arena enjoying themselves in a supportive environment. They embraced us and we embraced them. In the intervening years, the HEAT and the AmericanAirlines Arena have worked behind the scenes to lend support and resources, to offer expertise and insight and most recently, to champion legislative efforts that seek to protect the LGBTQ community. In other words, we've got your back. Now, it's your turn, y'all. Spend the night with us at AmericanAirlines Arena on October 22nd for HEAT Loud and Proud, an evening of bites and blends, music and fun. There is strength in numbers, so the more, the merrier. Plus, you don't have to be a sports fan to huddle behind this cause. Just bring your swagger—and a sincere desire to dance your ass off.
HEAT Loud and Proud benefitting Pridelines Saturday, October 22 • 8pm – 2am XFINITY East Plaza @ AmericanAirlines Arena 601 Biscayne Boulevard // Miami, FL 33132 Everyone 18 and older welcome (must have valid ID) Must RSVP: HEAT.com/LoudandProud Special Appearances: HEAT Players, HEAT Dancers, Burnie, Larry O'Brien Championship Trophies, NBA Cares Ambassador and openly gay former NBA player, Jason Collins Emcee: Roxanne Vargas
DJ Lineup: Tracy Young, Citizen Jane R Silva, AJ Reddy, Alyson Calagna, Irie