What is the group of attendants traditionally accompanying a quinceañera called?

The group of attendants traditionally accompanying a quinceañera is called the court of honor.

Members of the court are usually close friends, relatives, or classmates selected by the celebrant and family. They may participate in the entrance, formal photographs, choreographed dances, and other parts of the celebration.

The court commonly includes girls called damas and boys called chambelanes, although modern celebrations may use different groupings and titles. The number of attendants is not fixed, and some families choose a very small court or omit one entirely.

The court of honor is a ceremonial role, not a legal or religious office. Its presence reflects the social importance of the milestone and gives the celebrant a group of companions for the public presentation and festivities. Contemporary quinceañeras often adapt the court to include same-gender groups, mixed groups, or friends with no formal titles.