Thousands of people turned out for Miami Beach Pride last Sunday, which included a parade, festival, live entertainment, and appearances by headliners Icona Pop and Tito Puente Jr.
During the festivities, NBA star Dwyane Wade of the Miami Heat shared his public support for his 11-year-old son, who was in attendance.
“We support each other with Pride,” 37-year-old Wade wrote in an Instagram post featuring his 11-year-old son, Zion, alongside Wade’s wife, actress Gabrielle Union.
In another post, Wade, who was in Toronto for a game against the Raptors, wrote: “Zion had his on [sic] cheering section today. Wish i was there to see you smile kid!”
He also included a rainbow pride flag emoji.
Zion rode a float during the Pride parade, along with his stepmom, his big brother, Zaire, and younger sister, Kaavia.
Afterwards 17-year-old Zaire also shared some photos from the parade to his Instagram Story, along with the caption, “Love you lil bro no matter what.”
Naturally, this had Twitter feeling all the feels.
Dwayne Wade and Gabby Union supporting young Zion at Miami Pride is so beautiful, I could cry. I can’t imagine having had this type of support as a kid (or even young adult). Amazing example of living in and showing unconditional love ? pic.twitter.com/2cT8Ow6kik
— Câmi Thomas (@CamiCruzThomas) April 7, 2019
Seeing Dwayne Wade and Gabrielle Union support Zion at Miami Pride is just so beautiful! Parenting done right. Much love to them. So inspiring.
— Kaylah Raquel (@KaylahRaquel) April 7, 2019
I have nothing but UNCONDITIONAL RESPECT for @DwyaneWade and @itsgabrielleu and their oldest son for the way they OPENLY support Zion! This is truly one of the most beautiful things I’ve witnessed in this ugly day and age! #pride #DWade #loveislove pic.twitter.com/x0lsM8Rc0P
— Caution (@BrianRichy) April 7, 2019
DCguy
Remind me to download a few Gabrielle Union movies for the purchase not the rental price. Good for them.
Kangol
Absolutely beautiful story. I also love how Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union supported little Zion when he walked in a fashion show. It had some online homophobes freaking out, but many more people cheered him on and also praised his loving parents.
Curtispsf
This reminds me of the attitude of my nephew. He’s a Secret Service Agent who has said that he thinks one of his sons might be gay. His response: “I just want him to be happy, regardless of whether he’s straight or gay. My love for him is unconditional.” He’s the future.
theafricanwiththemouth
Awesome, just awesome!
Saki
great for him to have his parents support