Florecitas

Interested in becoming a part of something bigger than yourself while celebrating your Quinceañera? Are you wanting to build long lasting friendships while also giving back to the Tucson Community? Participate in the 2024 Florecita program and join a sisterhood that lasts a lifetime.

Botoncitos

If you or your daughter is 14 years old, she can participate in the 2024 Botoncito program. Botoncitos will build a strong bond while preparing to become Florecitas next year.

Attend our next meeting to find out more!

DATE: Saturday, June 15, 2024

TIME: 10am-11:30am

LOCATION: Eckstrom-Columbus Library

Why our program vs. A traditional Quinceañera?

The purpose of the Fiesta en Xochimilco Ball is to raise funds to allow the League to continue its mission of providing scholarships to students to help them fulfill their dreams of higher education. The focal point of the ball is the presentation of the Florecitas by their parents or parent figures. A young lady can come celebrate her 15th birthday/Quinceañera in a special culturally-traditional way. Being a Florecita is not just the dance but a whole experience in which she participates throughout the year. The Florecita will attend a spiritual retreat, be honored, along with her mother and/or grandmother in a tea luncheon, serve the community on several events, and finally, celebrate a Catholic Mass of thanksgiving and the presentation at the formal gala. The whole experience will create unforgettable memories that will have an indelible impact in her life. Many of the League’s members are former Florecitas or have shared this experience with a young lady in their family.

FLORECITAS…

Estimated Costs:

  • A participation fee of $2000 (includes initial non-refundable $100 deposit). This fee covers all logistics for this spectacular event including venue, entertainment, MC, security, decorations, catering, invitations, program, advertising, and a customized photo package by our professional photographer!

    2 dresses: a semi-formal for the mass and a formal one for the ball. The cost of these dresses will depend on the styles chosen by the Florecitas Committee. This will include accessories and alterations needed. Estimated cost for dresses = $1500.

  • The attire for the Florecita’s parents is formal wear. A tuxedo is required for the father and the escort of the Florecita. The Florecitas Committee Chair will provide tuxedo rental info. Estimated cost for formal wear = $100/per person.

  • There may be other incidental out-of-pocket costs. Total ‘estimated’ program investment = $5000.

Requirements:

  • Official events include a Tea Luncheon, Spiritual Retreat, Catholic Mass, Mass/Dance Rehearsals and Fiesta en Xochimilco Ball.

  • 200-word essay describing why they choose to partipate in the program.

  • Must obtain (4) full-page ads, (6) half-page ads or a combination of the 2 for our Florecita Ball Program.

  • Must sell a minimum of (30) raffle ticket books ($300)

  • A minimum of (20) hours of community service is required. She will be able to fulfill these hours in community events sponsored by LMAW through its Community Service committee.

    More information will be provided at our Florecita meetings. See top of this page for date, time and location.

BotoncitoS…

A young girl not yet old enough to be a Florecita can be a Botoncito. A Botoncito is a “Florecita-in-training”. She participates in all the Florecita events and observes what she can expect for the following year. The Botoncitos participates in the Catholic Mass and Fiesta en Xochimilco Ball. She will start forming her experience to continue unto the following year when she is a Florecita. The friendship/camaraderie that will start in her year as Botoncito will continue.

The following are the costs and requirements of being a Botoncito:

  • No participation fee is required.

  • A semi-formal dress that will be worn for both the Mass and the ball of Fiesta en Xochimilco. Cost will depend on the style of dress the Botoncito Committee Chair chooses.

  • Each Botoncito is responsible to obtain (2) full-page ads, (4) half-page ads or a combination of the 2.

  • Must sell (20) raffle ticket books

  • A minimum of (10) hours of community service is required. She will be able to fulfill these hours in community events sponsored by LMAW through its Community Service committee.