What group of attendants traditionally supports the celebrant during a quinceañera?

The traditional group of attendants supporting a quinceañera is called the court of honor.

A court of honor commonly consists of the celebrant’s friends, relatives, or peers. In many celebrations it includes young women called damas and young men called chambelanes, although the exact composition depends on the family and community.

Members of the court may accompany the quinceañera during the entrance, participate in the formal vals, and appear in coordinated clothing. The court is ceremonial rather than governmental or legal; its purpose is to give the celebration a formal presentation and involve people important to the celebrant.

There is no universal required size or gender arrangement. Some contemporary quinceañeras have mixed-gender courts, smaller groups, or no court at all. That flexibility explains why “court of honor” is the standard name for the tradition, while a precise number of attendants cannot be assumed for every event.