Held for the first time in 1933, the Defenders of Liberty Air Show is a family friendly event featuring military and civilian air acts, static displays, interactive STEM exhibits, and much more!

The Defenders of Liberty Air Show serves to enhance public awareness of U.S. Air Force capabilities and the Barksdale AFB mission through community engagement. Likewise, it allows Shreveport-Bossier City to showcase Louisiana as the home of the B-52, pay tribute to service members,  and support recruiting goals.

When To Arrive

• Gates open at 9:00 a.m.
• Gates close at 4:00 p.m.
• Do not arrive at the gates prior to 9:00 a.m.
• Free admission
• Carpooling is HIGHLY encouraged.

Parking

• Click here for traffic flow and parking map.
• Click here for ramp map.
• Parking is free. Overnight parking is not permitted.
• There will be offsite parking at Bossier Parish Community College.
• Shuttle buses will pick up visitors at BPCC from 8:45 a.m.
• If parking on base, follow traffic to the on-base parking area. Abide by all directions given by security personnel.
• Your vehicle is subject to being searched while on a DOD installation. Please refer to the prohibited items list below and plan your visit accordingly.

   

   

Enjoy The Show

• Show starts at 11:00 a.m.
• Show ends at approximately 4:00 p.m.
• Once you enter base, traffic will be inbound only until approximately 2:00 p.m. except for emergency vehicles
• Any vehicle left on the installation after 7:00 p.m. will be towed at the owners expense.

Prohibited Items

• No drones, balloons, golf carts, segways, skateboards, bicycles, hoverboards, frisbees, baseballs, or other sporting equipment.
• No aerosol spray, to include sunscreen.
• No laser pointers, fireworks or noisemaker.
• No large hand carried items, like tote bags, backpacks, camelback, coolers.
• No smoking, electronic cigarettes, alcohol, illegal drugs, glass, beach umbrellas, tents, grills or devices used to cook food.
• No weapons including but not limited to: guns, knives or blades of any length, stun guns or tasers, mace, explosives, etc.
• No hard sided or metal water bottles.
• No lights, torches, or power banks larger than a phone.
• No large banners or signs, or offensive signage.
• No pets, however Service Animals as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act are permitted.

Permitted Items

• Service animals as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Diaper bags for individuals with small children or small coolers and small purses for individuals with special needs not to exceed 1 cubic foot.
• Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag not to exceed 12"x 6"x 12".
• Strollers, wheelchairs and medically necessary electric scooters.
• Clear soft sided water bottles
• Sunscreen lotion
• Hand carried cameras, and/or camcorders, and camera bags not to exceed 14"x6"x6"
• Lawn chairs

Dining Options

• Food and drink will be available to purchase from on-base vendors. 
• Small soft coolers are permitted. Remember to stay hydrated!
• Do not bring grills, smokers propane stovetops, etc.