In a quinceañera, what is the formal court accompanying the celebrant commonly called?

The formal group accompanying a quinceañera is commonly called the court of honor.

A court of honor usually consists of friends and relatives selected by the celebrant. Depending on the family’s preferences, it may include young women called damas and young men called chambelanes. The members often wear coordinated formal clothing and participate in a choreographed presentation or dance.

The court is a ceremonial feature, not a fixed legal or religious requirement. Its size and composition vary considerably. Some celebrations have a large court, while others include only a few attendants or none at all. Modern quinceañeras may also use mixed-gender groups or invite guests to participate without assigning traditional titles.

Because the format resembles a formal court, it is sometimes compared with a wedding party. The comparison is only approximate: a quinceañera celebrates a birthday and cultural milestone, not a marriage.