Loud and Proud

As long time supporters of the LGBTQ community, the Miami HEAT and AmericanAirlines Arena were profoundly moved by the horrible violence that took place at Pulse nightclub in Orlando. As a result, we are committed to embracing the diversity that makes the city of Miami so magical. To that end, we will host a huge dance party at the home of the Miami HEAT on Saturday, October 22nd from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. AmericanAirlines Arena’s new outdoor venue, the XFINITY East Plaza—34,000 square feet of party space overlooking beautiful Biscayne Bay—will be the site of “HEAT Loud & Proud,” an evening for all of South Florida, especially the LGBTQ community to dance, have fun and celebrate life and diversity. Guests that attend HEAT Loud & Proud must be 18 years of age or older. During the event, the Miami HEAT will make a financial donation to Pridelines, a grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in South Florida in 1982. Pridelines’ mission is to support, educate and empower South Florida’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth and the community at large in safe and diverse environments through affirming programs and services to promote dialogue, wellness and foster social change. HEAT Loud & Proud will feature the best in music, entertainment, bites and blends, as well as special guest appearances by representatives of the LGBTQ community and the Miami HEAT. NBC 6's entertainment reporter and host of 6 In The Mix, Roxanne Vargas will emcee the event and the musical lineup will include DJ Alyson Calagna and DJ AJ Reddy. In addition, select Miami HEAT Players will make cameo appearances during the evening. The HEAT Dancers, Burnie the mascot and the Xtreme Team will mingle with guests and the three Larry O'Brien championship trophies won by the HEAT will be available for photographs. A finalized list of special guests will be announced via social media closer to the event. Although HEAT Loud & Proud will be free and open to the public, guests must RSVP.