East Texas White Cane Day
East Texas White Cane Day is a celebration of independence, community, and empowerment!
Hosted at Bergfeld Park in Tyler each October, the event brings together individuals who are blind or visually impaired, along with their families, friends, and supporters, to recognize the achievements of the blind community and the significance of the white cane – a symbol of mobility, confidence, and freedom.
Thank you to the incredible volunteers, staff, vendors, food trucks, and participants who made the 3rd Annual event possible. From the group walk to the festivities that followed, your enthusiasm and support created an unforgettable day of connection and celebration.
We’re already looking forward to building on this success and celebrating together again at next year’s event!
2025 East Texas White Cane Day Sponsor
2025 East Texas White Cane Day Entertainment
2025 East Texas White Cane Day Food Trucks
2025 East Texas White Cane Day Vendors
Annabella Elizabeth Fern Boutique
A’s Freshies N Things
Blind Children’s Vocational Discovery and Development
Brooke Evans & Co.
Darling Dough Co.
Dr. Nanny, LLC Sitting and Nanny Care Services
Elmwood Acres
Epic Insurance Agency
Faithfully Renewed
Get Away Travel
The Glass Muse
Habitat for Humanity of Smith County
Kelly’s Bake Sale
Leader Dogs For The Blind
Livin on Bling
Maydelle Country Wines
Meadow Lake Senior Living
MyMD Select
Prints That Stick
Redeemed Craftz
Relay Texas
Scentsy
ShelShock Creations
Soda-Licious
Stitched By L
Summie’s Tees
TDH Publishing LLC
About White Cane Safety Day
On October 6, 1964, a joint resolution of the U.S. Congress was signed into law, authorizing President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim October 15th of each year as, “White Cane Safety Day.” The date is set aside to celebrate the achievements of people who are blind or visually impaired and the important symbol of blindness and tool of independence, the white cane.
In addition to honoring the accomplishments and successes of blind Americans, White Cane Safety Day is an annual opportunity to educate the public about blindness and how blind and visually impaired persons can live and work independently while contributing to their communities.
“I really want to challenge any sighted person, the next time you see someone using a white cane to think of that person not as a blind person but as a confident independent person, willing to push through all the misconceptions, stereotypes and barriers that society presents to them.”
– Craig Ellis
Previous Community Relations Administrator, East Texas Lighthouse