In Mexican quinceañera tradition, what is the formal presentation of the celebrant called?

In Mexican quinceañera tradition, the formal presentation of the celebrant is called la presentación.

The presentation introduces the quinceañera to guests as the central figure of the celebration. It may occur at a reception after a religious service, and it can include the court of honor, parents, music, and a ceremonial entrance. The precise order differs widely between families and regions.

La presentación should not be confused with a serenata, which is a musical performance or serenade, often associated with birthday or courtship traditions. Nor is it automatically the same as a procession to church. A quinceañera can contain several entrances, dances, and religious elements.

Contemporary families frequently reinterpret the presentation. Some use a grand ballroom entrance, while others choose a smaller gathering or a nonreligious event. The term refers to the act of presenting the celebrant, not to one universally fixed script.