What kind of celebration is a quinceañera court: a group of attendants or a legal panel?

A quinceañera court is a group of attendants who participate in the celebration.

The court commonly includes friends, relatives, or other honored young people selected by the quinceañera and her family. Members may take part in the entrance, formal photographs, choreographed dances, and other public portions of the event.

The size and composition of the court vary. Some celebrations include both girls and boys, while others use a smaller group or omit a court entirely. Attendants may have coordinated clothing, though exact styles depend on local customs and family preferences.

The word court can sound governmental in English, but this court has no legal authority. It is a ceremonial group, similar in some ways to attendants at other formal milestone celebrations.