First of all be aware that some items take place over the whole weekend - such as the annual favourite Ball Tournament.
Unless otherwise indicated, all events take place at the 6th Avenue - Sportsbowl fairgrounds, where admission is subject to wearing this year's Briggie Button.
On Friday night, September 5, things start off with a family Street Dance with live music on the parking lot behind the pool complex. During this happening - at around 8:30 p.m. -is the official opening ceremony takes place (there may even be some R.I.P.'s there - Real Important People) followed by the usual spectacular FIREWORKS.
On Saturday, September 6th, the Ball Tournament and the B.U.S. make an early start, as does the Hope Hustle, the annual hike up Mount Hope. So get Hustlin' - click here!! The big Saturday spectacle - yes, the PARADE!! - starts forming up on Park Street at 9:30 to move off at 11:00 a.m. 
The Hope parade has become famous for its mix of beautiful floats and beat-up demo cars, shrieking fire trucks and scootering Shriners, gorgeously outfitted groups or singles and great looking classic cars. 
And, of course, no parade would be complete without the music from a Pipe or Rube band.
For Parade information - 2008 Official Parade Entry Form, and route">click here
By noon, things start really humming at 6th Avenue Park, with a variety of concessions, children's programs with games and activities galore, the traditional pet show, musical performances and talent shows on the big stage - and in the Sportsbowl - the 4 x 4 Motorsports, click here for the entry form, and Lawnmower races. And weaving in and out of it all is the B.U.S. - the Briggie Ultimate Survivor game. Whilst on Park Street, going down from 6th to 5th Avenue, the Hope Rotary Club puts on its ever popular soap box races. If you want to get involved in these, report to the Rotary field office on Park Street, just off 6th Avenue. You can be sure to see kids thronging around Briggie Pete and his trusted donkey Nuggett, that is if they are not busy following a clown or having their faces painted. And a regular visitor is Klondike Pete, who bears the same name as well as an uncanny resemblance to our local hero - you think they might be cousins or something?
On Sunday morning the Canyon Golden Agers get busy cooking up a storm to feed the many people that flock to the Curling Rink for a hearty breakfast, followed by spiritual sustenance in the interdenominational service.
The traditional Demolition Derby, click here for the rules and regulations, has been a part of Brigade Days since day one - 38 years ago - Interspersed with performances by the FMX stunt team, the demo derby with the raffle draw form a fitting grand finale to this family homecoming party celebrating Hope's unique community spirit. Be there!!
