Celebrity Parents Gabrielle Union, Dwyane Wade Celebrate Thanksgiving with Their Kids: 'Thankful for the Ones We Hold Close' "My favorite day of the year," Dwyane Wade wrote By Angela Andaloro Angela Andaloro Angela Andaloro is a Society & Culture Staff Writer at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2022. Her work has previously appeared on BuzzFeed, Entertainment Weekly, and LittleThings. People Editorial Guidelines and Escher Walcott Escher Walcott Escher Walcott is a Writer/Reporter at PEOPLE, covering stories in Entertainment, Style, Human Interest.She joins having written for several popular news publications, including Glamour, Refinery29, NYLON and Evening Standard, discussing the latest fashion trends, pop culture news, and pressing social matters. People Editorial Guidelines Published on November 25, 2023 10:06AM EST Close Gabrielle Union, Dwayne Wade and their daughter Kaavia James. Photo: Gabrielle Union-Wade/Instagram Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade showed their gratitude for family and friends this Thanksgiving! The couple threw a "Wade Thanksgiving" party as they celebrated the holiday with daughters Kaavia James, 5, and Zaya, 16, and other family members, as seen in photos shared on Instagram Friday. "Thankful for the ones we hold close 💜," Union, 51, wrote in the caption of her carousel post. "My favorite day of the year," Wade, 41, added in the comments section. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Union and Wade threw a "Wade Thanksgiving" bash with family for the holiday. Gabrielle Union-Wade/Instagram In a video posted from the gathering, Kaavia, who looked festive in a green dress and red lipstick, recited a Thanksgiving prayer in front of guests during the party, as she stood in between her mom and dad. A following photo showed Union flashing a peace sign as she and Wade posed with Kaaiva beside a lit-up "Wade" sign in front of a shrub. Wade posed for another shot with his little girl as the pair shared a kiss outdoors during the bash. In a second clip, Union danced with some relatives outdoors as a band was heard playing the instrumental to Beyoncé's "Cuff It." Their daughter Kaavia, 5, recited a prayer during the celebrations in a clip posted. Gabrielle Union-Wade/Instagram Gabrielle Union Recalls Feeling 'Defective' Due to Perimenopause Hair Loss: 'Like Less of a Woman' (Exclusive) Union was then joined by her husband and daughters as they posed for a final group photo at the party with their extended family and friends, including Queen Latifah. Posting an Instagram Story clip from the bash, Wade wrote, "A Wade Thanksgiving! A good a-- time!" The couple's daughter Zaya, 16, was also in attendance at the bash. Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Dwyane Wade Dances with Daughter Kaavia in Adorable Video: 'When Dad Is Responsible for Morning Routine' Back in August, while accepting a Hall of Fame honor, Wade thanked his family in his speech "for being there for me and for loving me in the most perfect way possible." "I appreciate you guys and I love y'all," he said of his loved ones in attendance, before specifically recognizing his wife, adding, "And my wife Gab, would you please stand. Thank you for making our house a home." Wade continued, "I know I'm traveling for work this year during our anniversary, so I want to say, thank you for being on this journey for me — with me, these past 15 years. Thank you for learning to love my imperfections, just as much as we enjoyed and love the moments of perfection. I love you."