What is the name of the formal group that accompanies the honoree at many quinceañeras?

The formal group that accompanies the honoree at many quinceañeras is called a court of honor.

A court of honor commonly consists of friends or relatives selected by the quinceañera. Members may be called damas and chambelanes, terms often translated as ladies and escorts. The group typically wears coordinated formal clothing and participates in an entrance, choreographed dances, photographs, or other parts of the reception.

The court is not identical to a wedding party, even though the visual arrangement can look similar. Its purpose is to support and honor the birthday celebrant rather than to represent a marriage ceremony. The size and composition of the court vary greatly, and some modern celebrations use a mixed-gender group or no court at all.

The phrase “court of honor” is the clearest general English label. Regional vocabulary can differ: chambelán may refer to a male escort, while damas refers to female attendants. Families may also choose friends of any gender and design the ceremony around their own preferences.