Double Ten commemorates the uprising of October 10, 1911, and this Mott Street celebration marks its 115th anniversary on the oldest spine of Manhattan’s Chinatown. The block is home to the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association, which has anchored the neighborhood’s National Day festivities for years. If you want to see a piece of Chinatown history still in motion, this is the weekend’s most rooted street celebration.
What to expect
The celebration takes over Mott Street between Canal and Hester, the densest stretch of historic Chinatown. In past years the CCBA's Double Ten program has included festive decorations, a flag-raising in front of its Mott Street headquarters and a ceremony in its auditorium; expect crowds of community members, association delegations and onlookers lining the narrow sidewalks.
Good to know
- Take the 6, J, Z, N, Q or R to Canal St — the celebration block runs north from Canal on Mott
- Mott Street is narrow and sidewalks fill quickly, so arrive early for a good sightline
- Columbus Park, a few blocks south across Canal, is home to a statue of Sun Yat-sen and is a good spot to regroup
- Stay for dinner — the surrounding blocks are packed with dumpling houses, bakeries and Cantonese restaurants
- It's a free street event; no ticket needed to watch
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Common questions
What is Double Ten?
Double Ten (the tenth day of the tenth month) commemorates the Wuchang Uprising of October 10, 1911, which led to the end of the Qing dynasty and the founding of the Republic of China. It is observed today as Taiwan's National Day.
Where exactly does it happen?
On Mott Street between Canal Street and Hester Street in Manhattan's Chinatown, the block that includes the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association's headquarters.
Is it free to attend?
Yes — it's a public street celebration, so anyone can watch from the sidewalk.
