Bruno Mars reads out dad's emotional text after getting a street named after him
'I wish I were there, but my heart is with you. And you know, wherever you are, your mother is with you, too,' the celebrity's dad said
Bruno Mars just got a Las Vegas street named after him, but what made it even more special was his dad's text message, celebrating his success while delivering a powerful lesson in humility. iHeartRadio (@iheartradio on Instagram) shared a video of the pop star reading the heartfelt advice on April 11.
Las Vegas went all out to honor Mars and make him feel truly special. The city hosted a grand parade to celebrate "Bruno Mars Day" on April 10, which also coincided with his 2026 "Romantic Tour" at Allegiant Stadium. During the ceremony, the "Talking to the Moon" artist expressed his gratitude and read a sweet text message from his dad, Peter Hernandez, celebrating a portion of Park Avenue named after him. "My loving son, I know you don't like advice, but getting a street named after you is a monumental moment," the singer/songwriter said, hoping his fans know the kind of upbringing he has had.
His father admitted to being extremely proud of Mars and suggested that he must be humble enough to let his fans know, "It's their street," and he is overwhelmed by the honor. "I wish I were there, but my heart is with you. And you know, wherever you are, your mother is with you, too," Hernandez added. Mars' father advised him to confess his love for his fans, and like a compliant son, he obeyed, hearing a loud cheer from the crowd. "I am so proud of you, I could cry — all my love, son, and thank you for answering my text yesterday... P.S. Please send money," Mars read his dad's text, chuckling at his last sentence.
This is not the first time Las Vegas has dedicated a street to a music icon. Previously, the city had paid tribute to Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra, among others, before naming a stretch between Park MGM and T-Mobile Arena as "Bruno Mars Drive," according to USA Today. Meanwhile, reflecting on his love for the city, Mars recalled, "When I first started out, they said, 'Bruno, don't play Vegas just yet, this is where entertainers go to retire. You're at the top of the charts right now, hold off, hold off...' but I said, 'Nah, I love this city so much.'"
A study published in the journal of Social Psychological and Personality Science surveyed 900 parents to track the outcomes of parental pride and awe. Princeton Chee, the lead researcher, remarks, "We find that awe can actually strengthen parental well-being more broadly and holistically, compared to pride, making parents' lives feel happier, more meaningful, and richer in experiences." This is because it helps parents connect with something much larger than life, or their reality. Interestingly, one doesn't have to wait for an extraordinary achievement to feel in awe of their child. "Awe may be easier to find and cultivate than you might think," Chee concludes.
Reacting to Mars' father's heartfelt text, @cubbycoo commented, "That is so beautiful! No wonder you're such a great guy — you were raised right!" Similarly, @mrsginghoareau shared, "That’s a real parent — never missing an opportunity to remind his son to stay grounded and give good advice and, of course, expressing his love and pride. Good job to his mom and dad for raising a great son."
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