Announcing the 2025 Glow Marshal: David Kennedy

Let’s light up Patchogue in honor of the person who’s helped power it forward. Every year, Patchogue Arts Council designates a MoCA L.I.ghts Glow Marshal to celebrate someone who has made a meaningful impact on our Village, PAC, and the festival itself. We have been trying to honor David for years, this year we moved the festival to make sure we could have him as our 2025 Glow Marshal!

This year, we’re extraordinarily proud to name David Kennedy—current Executive Director of the Patchogue Business Improvement District and former Executive Director of the Greater Patchogue Chamber of Commerce.

From day one, David has been a champion of MoCA L.I.ghts—partnering in planning, fundraising, and on-the-ground execution. He understands how the arts energize people, local business, and the continued revitalization of Patchogue Village. We are forever grateful for his unwavering support.

“What an honor to be selected as this year's Glow Marshal for MoCA Lights 2025! I am proud to have witnessed the creation of MoCA Lights from the beginning, so to play this role with MoCA Lights now established as one of Patchogue’s premier attractions is truly heartwarming. The Patchogue Arts Council is an essential part of what makes Patchogue a special community, so to be recognized by them in this way is literally electric. I also want to shout out PAC Executive Director and MoCA Lights creator Beth Giacummo who provides so much beauty & positive energy to Patchogue. MoCA Lights is the perfect reflection of who she is and I am grateful I have had opportunities to partner with her in many events and activities. Please join me as we turn the power on and light up Patchogue with Art & Energy at this year’s MoCA Lights,” — David Kennedy

Send a $30 Shine Lines That Will Be Projected!
Help us celebrate David with your own message! For a $30 donation, your tribute will appear as part of our Night Visions Projected Gallery, glowing across Patchogue every evening from 6:00–9:30 PM at various locations throughout the Village and a screening session at Plaza Cinema.

How it works

Make your $30 donation below. 
Submit your "Shine Line" message to David.
We’ll project it during Night Visions throughout MoCA L.I.ghts 2025.

We will also be photographing your "Shine Line" and will posting on social media!

VIP Party w/ the Glow Marshal | October 25 from 7:00 - 9:00 PM we will host a special party in honor of the Glow Marshal and lead sponsors of MoCA L.I.ghts. A limited number of tickets are available and can be purchased below. 

This event includes, DJ, special awards, and tasty bites from all your favorite Patchogue restaurants who generously donate and support MoCA L.I.ghts!

Let’s get it glowing together—congratulate David and light up Patchogue with art, gratitude, and community!