'I was just looking for a place to have an LGBTQ-friendly night at a bar in Fremont to have a drag show, because there is an LGBTQ community here,' Keck said. Keck's plan originated recently following three straight successful drag events at Da Love Pitt. While some of the details have yet to be ironed out, Keck said his goal is to have an event for Fremont that is supported by local vendors and entertainers. So, he worked with many community leaders to develop a pride event that would feature a parade, entertainment and food and drink to be held July 10 at Walsh Park, 610 Morrison St. 'We really want to focus on lifting up voices who are not always heard, you know, voices within the LGBTQ community and Fremont,' Keck said. Lifting up local LGBTQ voices will be focus Keck may be known to some as Stevie Phoenix, the 2020 Mr. While pride events and parades are common in larger cities, Keck asked why not Fremont, a city with a burgeoning population and interest in LGBTQ. That is why Keck is planning the first ever Fremont Pride event to celebrate the LGBTQ community. FREMONT - Stevie Keck grew up in the Fremont area and is trying to make voices heard in the community.
