Abstract: An LED lighting system having a plurality of light rods. Each light rod includes a generally hollow, longitudinal housing and a plurality of light emitting diodes disposed within the housing. Electrical wiring extends between the light emitting diodes, the light emitting diodes being electrically coupled to the wiring. A male electrical connector terminates and seals a first end of the housing and is electrically coupled to the wiring. A female electrical connector terminates and seals a second, opposing end of the housing and is also electrically coupled to the wiring. The light rods are electrically and mechanically joined together by coupling the male electrical connectors of the light rods to female connectors of adjacent light rods.