What is the traditional group accompanying a quinceañera known as her court?

The traditional group accompanying a quinceañera is known as her court of honor.

The court usually consists of friends or relatives selected by the honoree and her family. Members may participate in the entrance, formal presentations, choreographed dances, and other ceremonial parts of the celebration. Depending on local custom, the group can include young women called damas and young men called chambelanes.

The size and composition of the court are not universal. Some celebrations use a large court, while others have only a few attendants or none at all. Modern quinceañeras may also choose a mixed-gender group based on friendship rather than traditional roles.

The word court is ceremonial, not governmental. It refers to the attendants who support and accompany the honoree. It also should not be confused with the immediate family members who may give speeches, gifts, or symbolic items during the event.