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Chinatown marks 115 years since the 1911 Wuchang Uprising with a Double Ten procession up Mott Street, the heart of Manhattan's old Chinatown.
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
Common questions
When is the Double Ten celebration?
The parade is scheduled for Saturday, October 10, from 4 to 6pm.
What kind of event is it?
New York City's permitted-events data classifies the celebration as a parade.
Where does the parade form?
The formation area is Mott Street between Hester Street and Canal Street.
What route does the parade follow?
The permitted route runs through Mott, Worth, Mulberry, Canal, Bowery, Chatham Square, East Broadway, Market, Division and Bayard Streets before returning to Mott Street.
Will streets be closed for the celebration?
Yes. The Department of Transportation says the listed Chinatown streets will close at the discretion of the NYPD on Saturday, October 10.