Austin White Cane Day Information
Here are several documents that will provide you with information on what is happening in Austin for White Cane Day.
These include event information, marching routes, and soon there will be a list of vendors.
Event Information
2018 Marching Routes
There will be three different marching routes to choose from. All marches start promptly at 9:00 AM.
Please do not completely block sidewalks while waiting to begin march to be courteous to other pedestrians.
LOCATION 1 – WALGREENS at 4501 Guadalupe on bus routes #1, #345
Meet on the lower sidewalk along the 45th side of the Walgreens.
Walk west (right) along the north side of 45th.
Cross Guadalupe and a couple of driveways to arrive at North Lamar Blvd.
Cross North Lamar
Continue west and turn right into the 2nd driveway to enter TSBVI
Continue north to the event area on the right and gather in front of the DJ.
LOCATION 2 –The Pit Barbeque at 4707 Burnet Rd. on bus route #3 and #345:
Meet in the parking lot of the restaurant
Walk south (left) along Burnet Rd.
Cross several driveways leading to the intersection of 45th and Burnet.
Turn east along the gradual turn onto 45th
Continue east and turn into the 3rd driveway to enter TSBVI
Continue north to the event area on the right and gather in front of the DJ.
LOCATION 3 – Central Market at 4001 North Lamar Blvd on bus routes #5 and #803:
*Marchers may travel on the east and west sides of North Lamar Blvd.*
East side:
Travel north (right) along North Lamar Blvd.
Cross 4 driveways to arrive at 45th Street
Cross North Lamar Blvd.
Cross 45th Street
Continue west and turn right into the 2nd driveway to enter TSBVI
Continue north to the event area on the right and gather in front of the DJ.
West Side:
Travel north (right) crossing 40th, 41st, 42nd, 43rd and 44th streets.
Do not cross 45th Street.
Turn west along 45th Street crossing Marathon Blvd. to the lighted midblock crossing
Cross 45th at the lighted midblock crossing
Turn west (left) along 45th Street
Turn right at first driveway to enter TSBVI
Continue north to the event area on the right and gather in front of the DJ.
LOCATION 4 – Triangle Station on W. Guadalupe on bus routes #801 and #1
East Side
Meet on the grass behind Triangle Station(NB)
Locate the mid-block crossing on W. Guadalupe
Walk west (straight) along W. 47th crossing Triangle Avenue to arrive at North Lamar Blvd
Cross North Lamar Blvd at the mid-block crossing
Turn south (left) crossing 3 driveways until you arrive at Sunshine
Cross the Merger of Sunshine at North Lamar Blvd
Continue south (straight) to 45th Street
Turn west (right) on 45th
Continue west and turn right into the 2nd driveway to enter TSBVI
Continue north to the event area on the right and gather in front of the DJ.
West Side
Meet near the building line behind Triangle Station(SB)
Walk west (straight) along W. 47th crossing Triangle Avenue to arrive at North Lamar Blvd
Cross North Lamar Blvd at the mid-block crossing
Turn south (left) crossing 3 driveways until you arrive at Sunshine
Cross the Merger of Sunshine at North Lamar Blvd
Continue south (straight) to 45th Street
Turn west (right) on 45th
Continue west and turn right into the 2nd driveway to enter TSBVI
Continue north to the event area on the right and gather in front of the DJ.
There will be Lions Club Volunteers at key points along the marches. The sidewalks are narrow so please be respectful of other marchers. Remember we will be approaching the same entry into TSBVI around the same time. Please be patient, it is all about public awareness and having fun.
PLEASE OBEY ALL TRAFFIC LAWS