What is the name for the group of attendants who traditionally accompany a quinceañera?

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

A court of honor commonly includes the honoree’s friends, relatives, or both. Members may be divided into damas and chambelanes, terms often translated as female and male attendants. They can participate in the entrance, formal photographs, choreographed dances, and other ceremonial moments.

The court is sometimes compared with a wedding party because it provides coordinated attendants for a major formal event. The comparison is limited: a quinceañera is a birthday and coming-of-age celebration, not a wedding.

The size and composition of the court depend on local custom and the family’s preferences. Some modern celebrations use a smaller group, mixed-gender friends, or no court at all. Even so, court of honor remains the standard English term for the traditional entourage.