Sunday, May 17th, 2026, marks the annual Mole Day celebrations in Second Life, and all SL residents are invited to attend festivities at the Bay City Fairgrounds, North Channel.
First held in 2010, Mole Day this year celebrations the 18th anniversary of the founding of the Linden Department of Public Works (LDPW), affectionately known as the “Moles”. They are the resident builders and scripters contracted by Linden Lab to work on a wide range of projects in support of Second Life.
Since their inception, the Moles have have been responsible for many of the larger in-world Mainland development projects – most notably Bellisseria and the Linden Homes, although they created many of the more famous sights in Nautilus and elsewhere, as well as undertaking initial development of Zindra, the Adult continent and the futuristic-themed Horizons. They also maintain the Mainland road and rail infrastructure and Mainland waterways.
Beyond that, the Moles help develop content such as “new starter” avatars, including the Senra brands; they help develop and build Linden Games (and the Portal Park), play a key role in support Linden Lab partners in developing themes regions (such as the Motown Experience), and provide input and support to some of the out-world LL web properties.
One of the first major projects undertaken by the Moles was that of developing Bay City – hence the City’s annual celebration honouring them.
Mole Day is open to all residents wishing to join in with the festivities, and will take place at the Bay City Fairgrounds on February 4th commencing at 11:00 SLT. The event will feature DJ GoSpeed Racer of KONA stream followed by a live concert commencing at 13:30 SLT – see the poster above right for details on the performers. Fireworks and freebie gifts will also be on offer to those attending!
About Bay City and the Bay City Alliance
Bay City is a mainland community, developed by Linden Lab and home to the Bay City Alliance. The Bay City Alliance was founded in 2008 to promote the Bay City regions of Second Life and provide a venue for Bay City Residents and other interested parties to socialize and network. It is now the largest group for Residents of Bay City.
Related Links
- Mole Day, Bay City Fairgrounds (Rated: General)
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