Miami Heat To Host Week Of Events To Kickoff Playoffs
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Good news for Miami Heat fans. The NBA Playoffs have returned and so has White Hot Heat Week.
The fun-filled week, which starts Monday, provides fans with the ultimate Playoff experience through community events and daily activities.
The week kicks off with the White Hot Heat Playoffs Car Decal Event. Fans who stop by the AmericanAirlines Arena on Monday from 6 a.m. until 10 a.m. will receive a free window decal placed on their windshield. Some of your favorite Heat Dancers, Burnie, Banana Man, and the Xtreme Team will also be there to give out free White Hot Heat Fan Kits and other goodies.
Later that night, fans can go to Miccosukee Resort & Gaming's Entertainment Dome for the Road Rally to watch the Heat take on the Washington Wizards. The official White Hot Burnie will be unveiled and two lucky fans will be able to get their hands on playoff tickets.
On Tuesday morning enjoy your commute to school or work with entertainment from the Heat Dancers and Bernie with the White Hot Heat Metrorail Takeover. Members of the Heat Experience will take over the Dadeland North Metrorail station and give out McDonald's Petite Pastries to passengers from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
On Wednesday, fans can come out to support the Miami Heat against the Philadelphia 76ers during the last game of the regular season. It will be Fan Appreciation Night which means more free items will be up for grabs, including exclusive player autographed merchandise and gear. The game starts at 8 p.m.
Don't forget to visit the special playoff website, www.WhiteHotHEAT.com. It's being launched on Thursday. The site will provide team news, promotional information, playoff wallpapers, photo galleries, video galleries and much more.
Have you ever had a White Hot Heat donut? Well Friday is your day to try one at the Heat Dunkin' Donuts Takeover. The HEAT Dancers, Burnie, Banana Man and the Xtreme Team will be at the Miami Dunkin' Donuts restaurant located at 658 N.W. 103rd street from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Fans will be served free iced coffee and donuts as well as plenty giveaways.
However, if you're more of a nightlife fan, you can join the Heat Experience at The Clevelander from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m for a White Hot HEAT Happy Hour.
On Saturday, fans will be able to download Miami Heat graphics on their phone, tablet or desktop. The ultimate White Hot Heat look for the 2014 Playoffs debuts on www.WhiteHotHEAT.com.
Heat fans are encouraged to wear white on game days to show support.