What is the organized group of attendants at a quinceañera called?

The organized group of attendants at a quinceañera is called the court of honor.

The court of honor is made up of people selected to accompany the celebrant during formal parts of the event. It may appear in an entrance procession, stand with the quinceañera, and take part in choreographed dances or other presentations.

Traditionally, the court could include damas and chambelanes, terms for female and male attendants. The number of participants is not fixed. Some celebrations have a large court, while others use only a few attendants or do not include one at all.

The word “court” is ceremonial rather than governmental. It evokes the formal presentation associated with royal courts, but a quinceañera court does not confer legal status or nobility. Contemporary families often adapt the group to include close friends, siblings, cousins, or attendants of any gender.