A quinceanera is a Latin American tradition where a girl's 15th birthday is celebrated to mark her transition into womanhood. The celebration involves the girl wearing a ball gown and dancing with family and friends. The party follows a set order that includes entrance songs, dances, food, a father-daughter dance where she switches from flats to heels, and the blowing out of 15 candles. Traditional foods served include cake, picadillo, mole, arroz con leche, and pan de polvo.