The Pantagraph

Young Latinas are planning 2021 quinceañeras, though worries remain in a community devastated by the pandemic

Liz Robledo, of Berwyn, is planning a quinceañera for her only daughter Karina in October to celebrate her 15th birthday. The family plans to invite about 130 close family and friends for an indoor ...
Los Angeles Times

COVID canceled their quinceañera. Now they’re dieciseis and the party is on

A year and a half ago, Celia Barrios watched her business dry up. The COVID-19 pandemic had put quinceañeras on hold, leaving Barrios looking at $150,000 of lost revenue. “This is my baby that I’ve ...
Teen Vogue

Pandemic Quinceañeras Meant Celebrating the Milestone a Year Late

On September 11, 2021, after two delays and more than a year of waiting, Jocelyn Nicole Abrego finally got her dream quinceañera—complete with LED robots and fortune cookie guest favors. A celebration ...
NPR

Because Of The Pandemic, Some Quinceañeras Are Celebrating 17th Birthdays This Year

Quinceañeras are an important tradition in many Latino cultures, but COVID-19 restrictions canceled party plans. Those delays are bringing a new twist to these celebrations. As more people get ...