The Multicultural Festival is no stranger to the Kean campus; in fact, the rolling success of the annual event leaves only excitement and anticipation following each cessation. This year, recurring host, the Dynasty Delta Chapter of Psi Sigma Phi Multicultural Fraternity, Inc., invited the Thunderous Theta Chapter of Omega Phi Chi Sorority, Inc. to join forces. The result? A packed Downs Hall, a philanthropic cause, and to keep to the caliber of event established throughout the years, an international celebration of music, dance, and cuisine

On April 3, 2012, doors opened to a nighttime event that was months in the making. This year's event in particular received an amalgam of aid from eager student groups all wanting the opportunity to work with an event that has stood the test of time. Funded groups, Association of Latin American Students (ALAS) and Club Columbia, combined efforts not only to feature some of the talent of their own groups, but contributed financially in order to sponsor the night's anticipated closing performance: Grammy award winning vocalist, Willy Torres.

Additional funding support for the event was sponsored by the Office of Student Government through student organization's Special Projects fund which supports non-funded student groups and their programming initiatives.

Additional performances for the night's lineup included dance from the African Student Association, vocals sung in PilipinoBatson

Evidence of the event's success was present across the chests of the audience. Adorned in their respective organizations' letters, members of the Greek community not affiliated with organizing the night's festivities showed in abundance. Beverly Vital, senior psychology major and sister of Beta Kappa Sigma Black and Latina Sorority Incorporated, said despite her student year status, this Multicultural Fest was her first, and the hype built up from previous years drove her attendance. Joining her in the first-time crowd was newly crossed brother of Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc., Ojilvis

The event even managed to grab the attention of Greeks outside of home territory. In attendance was vice-president of the Montclair State University chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Christa Brooks. Brooks commented on the need for more free admission, Greek organized events open to the public; and her appreciation for the Multicultural Fest following this criterion was evident.

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All proceeds donated by guests during the event were donated to the philanthropy of Omega Phi Chi's Theta chapter, Make a Wish Foundation.