Shreveport Police Release List of Rules for The State Fair

The State Fair of Louisiana will open Thursday, and the Shreveport Police Department is reminding visitors of the fair’s policies and rules before they arrive.

In order to ensure all visitors to the State Fair in Shreveport have a safe and fun time, the following rules have been implemented.

Youth and Minor Policy

Beginning at 6:00 p.m. daily, all minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or chaperone who is at least 21 years old when entering the fair.

Clear Bag Policy

The fair has implemented a clear bag policy to help maintain safety and expedite the entry process. Visitors are encouraged to plan ahead and bring an appropriate clear bag.

Prohibited Items

The following items are not permitted inside the State Fair of Louisiana fairgrounds:

· Concealed or openly carried weapons, including those carried by permit holders. Law enforcement officers with appropriate credentials are the only exception.

· Pets, except service animals permitted under applicable law, animals permitted in campgrounds, or animals participating in an authorized act or exhibit.

· Camera cases and drones.

· Fireworks, sparklers, explosives, laser pointers, and alarm devices.

· Illegal drugs, substances, or related paraphernalia.

· Knives.

· Hard-sided coolers, glass bottles or containers, and aerosol cans.

· Selfie sticks, signs, and banners or flags on poles.

· Skateboards, hoverboards, roller skates, inline skates, bicycles, tricycles, and unicycles.

Conduct and Attire

Guests are expected to wear clothing appropriate for a family-friendly environment. Exposed underwear, pants that do not provide appropriate coverage, and gang-related signs, symbols, or activities that promote violence, criminal activity, or disruption are prohibited.

The following are also prohibited:

· Alcoholic beverages brought into the fairgrounds or brought into or consumed in parking areas.

· Demonstrations, protests, or large gatherings that interfere with fair operations, impede pedestrian traffic, or create a safety or security concern.

· Behavior that endangers, threatens, intimidates, or unreasonably disturbs others.

· Standing on chairs, benches, tables, or other structures not intended for standing.

· Distributing materials, soliciting, or petitioning without prior authorization from the State Fair of Louisiana.

· Using megaphones, electrical whistles, or similar amplified or disruptive devices without prior authorization.

· Smoking or vaping inside buildings, while waiting in carnival ride lines, or in viewing stands, tents, or livestock barns.

· Intoxication or other signs of alcohol or substance impairment when accompanied by irresponsible, disruptive, or unsafe behavior.

Breaking any of the aforementioned rules can lead to your removal from the fair with no refund, and possible prosecution.

Lets all try to have a safe and fun year at the State Fair of Louisiana.