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For many young girls, adolescence is marked by milestones and traditions like getting your driver's license, celebrating a "sweet 16," and going to prom. For many Latine families, however, there's the quinceñera, which is celebrated on or around a 15th birthday. A quinceañera serves to celebrate a girl's transition from girlhood to womanhood, typically with both a religious mass ceremony and a social celebration with her family and closest friends , which includes food, cake, music and dancing.

Unsurprisingly, a quinceñera is a high-end affair, often compared to a wedding in terms of all the planning that goes into it, as well as the costs associated with throwing and hosting the event. As a result, many girls and their families plan these celebrations well in advance. Alva Olvera, 37, had a bit of a unique experience planning her daughter Neftaly's celebration, which would ultimately be split into two events due to the COVID pandemic: a church ceremony and luncheon at home just for family, and a larger celebration a few months later at a traditional venue.

"Planning this event did make for some additional stress with the extra costs," Olvera tells PS. "But it was such a bonding moment with my daughter and I'm so grateful to be in the p.