More than 14,000 people are expected to attend the 12th annual Gold Coast Multicultural Festival at the Southport Broadwater Parklands this Sunday.

Ben Brauer, President and CEO of Queensland Cultural Events Association says there is a lot of cultural diversity on the Gold Coast with 28 per cent of residents born overseas. 

The festival will provide a display of culture including international music, dance, drumming, instrumentals, art and craft, food and cultural information with up to 65 stalls.