What Spanish phrase names the broader fifteenth-birthday celebration associated with a quinceañera?

The broader fifteenth-birthday celebration associated with a quinceañera is called fiesta de quince años.

The phrase literally identifies a celebration of fifteen years. In everyday use, quinceañera can refer both to the young woman and, informally, to the event itself, while fiesta de quince años more clearly names the celebration.

The tradition is especially associated with Latin American countries and Hispanic communities in the United States. Its details are not uniform: families may emphasize a church service, a banquet, a dance program, family rituals, or a large party.

English-language descriptions sometimes translate the event as a “quince,” but that shortened form is informal. The Spanish phrase is useful because it distinguishes the celebration from the celebrant and avoids assuming that every family follows the same religious or ceremonial pattern.