It is a key right of passage for young women in Latin American cultures. The quinceañera -- or fifteenth birthday party.

Many families go all out marking a daughter's growth from childhood to adulthood. CBS Colorado visited a Denver shop helping turn quinceañera dreams into reality.

"I love glitter," says Aleilah Flores as she looks through dresses on a rack at Emily's Boutique on Julian Street. She's preparing for her quinceañera party.

Family will travel from out of state to be here. "I've been waiting a while. My family's always talked about it," said Aleilah. "I'm really excited, I'm excited to see my family and to just celebrate."

Aleilah's mom Yessica Flores is excited too for her daughter to have the type of celebration she never had.

"Nothing big like this, so I think it's a

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