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The 14th Annual Miami HEAT Family Festival presented by Carnival Cruise Lines brought together players, fans and families to raise money for great cause.
Miami Heat players played drums, posed for photos, signed autographs and enjoyed the food. Players included The Big 3: LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, and Chris Bosh. Mike Miller, Udonis Haslem, and Juwan Howard performed with the Caribbean band.
The Caribbean HEAT themed festival including foods courtesy of some of Miami's best restaurants, including 8oz Burger Bar, Benihana, David's Cuban Cafe, and Chef Irie. Drinks provided by Bacardi.
Watson Island was transformed to Caribbean HEAT island with a petting zoo, silent auction dunk tank, sandy beach, crab races and appearances by mascots from South Florida teams. Music was provided by Felicia, KyMani Marley and superstar DJ Irie.
All net proceeds benefit Jackson Memorial Foundation’s Guardian Angels, SafeSpace, a domestic violence shelter for women and children, the Miami Coalition for a Safe & Drug-Free Community and the Miami HEAT Charitable Fund.