Tops in Blue, fireworks at 2008 Freedom Fest Published July 3, 2008 82nd Training Wing Public Affairs SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Celebrate Independence Day with Team Sheppard and the local community from 3-11 p.m. at the Sheppard Clinic grounds. For a full schedule of events please click here. · Games, food and live bands all afternoon. · Airmen in Training performance at 7:30 · Tops in Blue performance at 8 p.m. For more information on Tops and Blue, click here. · Fireworks follow Tops in Blue at 10 p.m. - Security: Coolers, pets and weapons (knives, firearms, etc.) are prohibited in the event area; backpacks and hand-carried bags are subject to search. - Parking: Off-base, civilian attendees are required to use the Hospital Road Gate for entering Freedom Fest. When leaving at the end of the evening, attendees will exit from the Missile Road gate. There is no cost for entry.