How is the Quinceanera celebrated in the United States?
With the large population of Latino people in all areas of the United States the Quinceañera celebration is becoming common almost everywhere. However, the ways that it is celebrated can differ greatly depending on location, family tradition, and religion. There are some traditions that seem to be practiced almost everywhere, like the changing of the shoes, the first dance, and the Quinceanera is traditionally dressed in a ball gown. However, all other aspects of the quinceanera have become subject to the young girl and her family wishes. Some families have a Quinceañera just to have a big party. For other families, it is a deeply religious event and the young lady needs to have maintained a certain standard of modesty and behavior to be given the privilege of having a Quinceañera. In South Texas, the Quinceañera is a much celebrated event. Families, food, and music are everywhere in a big hall. A Quinceañera typically starts early in the evening and lasts till after midnight. “Someday
