Inside a Quinceañera Party in Queens, New York

Brianna Kelly Sanchez (pictured above)
11th-grader, Bushwick

How’s your night been as the star of the show?
It’s been busy! We had church at three, then my court and I went to Long Island City to take pictures. Throughout the day, the dress has been getting really, really tight on my waist, to the point where I’m getting a little bit irritated and want to take it off and change.

Tell us more about the dress.
Initially, I had gone to the store with the thought of coming out with a black and pink dress, but I just felt a different feeling with this one. I’m also a really big fan of flowers. I think I get that from my mom.

How are you feeling about going into junior year?
Classes are getting…