The Mass of Thanksgiving is traditionally followed by a celebration, the size and extravagance of which is totally up to you, your family and your padrinos. The options for venues are endless. If your guest list is small, a party at someone's house, at a park, or at a restaurant is a nice idea. Smaller settings can make the atmosphere a little more personal and allow you to mingle with ease and talk with all of your guests. If you have a large guest list or there will be large theme elements as part of your Quinceañera, a banquet hall or hotel party room is probably a better choice. These venues also are ideal for DJ set-ups, as they offer larger spaces for dancing and socializing.

Food at the celebration can range from mom's homemade enchiladas and grandma's "secret recipe" tamales to completely catered fare. Some girls opt for a little bit of both. Similarly, some girls want the elegance of a sit-down dinner, while others choose the more traditional buffet route. Whatever you choose, be sure there will be enough food for everyone. Dinner is typically followed by cake of whatever style and flavor you choose. For a little extra fun, try to match your cake and cake topper to your party theme.

Traditional elements of the celebration include a father/daughter dance (generally a waltz), a Court dance, the changing of the Quince's flat-heeled shoes to high heels, the Quince's giving of a doll to her younger sister or other female relative, and a speech and toast (brindis) in which the Quince thanks her parents and padrinos for giving her the special day. You can include all these elements in your celebration, or you can include some or none of them. The important thing is that your Quinceañera includes the people and traditions that are most meaningful to you and your family.