We’re excited to announce the 3rd Annual East Texas White Cane Day is happening on Friday, October 24th, 2025 at Bergfeld Park! Join us as we celebrate the achievements of people who are blind or visually impaired and highlight the importance of the white cane, a symbol of independence, mobility, and empowerment.
We’re planning an even bigger event this year, and we need your help to make it a success! If you’re interested in becoming a vendor or volunteering at the event, we’d love to have you join us. Use the buttons below to sign up and be part of this impactful community celebration!
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
2024 East Texas White Cane Day T-shirts
T-shirts are free and will be available at the event (while supplies last).
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
Community Relations Administrator, East Texas Lighthouse
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