Drupal Advent Calendar Day 15: Remembering the Drupal CMS Launch Party

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Day 15 of the Drupal Advent Calendar revisits the launch party for Drupal CMS 1.0, marking eleven months since its release and reflecting on the energy surrounding the project’s debut.

The live event took place on Drupal’s 24th birthday and was hosted by Tim Lehnen, chief technology officer of the Drupal Association. Contributors from across the Drupal community were featured throughout the stream, sharing what the Drupal CMS project meant both for the wider ecosystem and for them personally. The main broadcast originated from Launch Control in Boston, where key figures including Dries Buytaert and Tim Doyle joined others on site.

Alongside the central event, local watch parties and live gatherings were held around the world and incorporated into the broadcast, reinforcing the global nature of the Drupal community. A lighthearted bingo card of buzzwords added an interactive element for viewers. While Drupal CMS has continued to evolve since the initial launch, the recorded livestream remains a snapshot of the optimism and collaborative spirit that continue to drive the project forward.

Reference: Advent Calendar day 15 – Drupal CMS Launch Party by James Shields (lostcarpark) (15 December 2025)

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