The ceremony in which a quinceañera receives a crown or tiara is called the coronation.
During the coronation, a parent, relative, or another important person may place a crown or tiara on the celebrant’s head. The gesture presents her as the central figure of the celebration and symbolizes dignity, maturity, or her new social role. It often takes place during the formal reception.
The ritual is sometimes linked with the quinceañera’s entrance, the presentation of flowers, or a speech by family members. Practices vary substantially between countries and families, so the exact sequence is not fixed. Some modern celebrations use a simpler presentation rather than a separate coronation ceremony.
Coronation is different from the court dance and the shoe-changing ritual. Those customs may be scheduled nearby, but each has its own symbolism and name. The term also describes the act, not merely the tiara itself.