San Francisco's City Hall becomes a dream destination for quinceañera photos

Friday 19 September 2025 00:56 EDT

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San Francisco’s City Hall, with its ornate marble staircase, elegant balconies and soft natural light streaming through its massive art deco windows, has become a top destination for girls marking their 15th birthday.

The Beaux-Arts building has long been a wedding destination. But social media has helped the San Francisco landmark in the heart of the city become a must-have photo backdrop for many girls in Northern California about to hold a quinceañera party — a traditional coming-of-age celebration among Latino families.

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San Francisco's City Hall becomes a dream destination for quinceañera photos

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