Did you know the Salem Convention Center is turning 15 this year? It's hard to believe! For many families and cultures, turning 15 is a major milestone and calls for a big celebration. The Quinceañera, a.k.a. “fiesta de quince años”, is widely celebrated among Latinos throughout the United States when a girl turns 15. Since our 15th anniversary is coming up, we thought this would be the perfect time to share some tips on how to plan a Quinceañera in Salem, Oregon (or whatever city you happen to be in). View this post on Instagram Selma's Quinceanera looking beautiful😃😃😃 #quinceanera #flowershop #flowers #SalemOR #salemconventioncenter A post shared by Lollypops & Roses (@lollypopsroses) on Aug 22, 2015 at 8:10pm PDT Hosting a Quinceañera is a special and unforgettable experience, and much thought and consideration goes into planning and organizing one. Even though the Salem Convention Center has been the site of numerous Quinceañeras, each event is unique and special in its own way. “Cookie-cutter” events simply don't exist here because we work closely with each individual to determine their style and preferences and we see to it that each detail is attended to so the occasion is exactly what you envision. View this post on Instagram Let us help you plan your fairytale quinceanera! A post shared by Salem Convention Center (@salemconventioncenter) on Mar 29, 2017 at 4:25pm PDT If you are planning to host a Quinceañera in Salem, Oregon in the near future we hope you will consider having the event here at The Salem Convention Center. To help you get started in your planning (you really can't plan too far in advance) we are providing a free Printable Quinceañera Planning Guide filled with helpful tips to determine critical details like An appropriate date and setting for your event A realistic budget with a breakdown of expenses A Quinceañera planning checklist with an optimal timeline to keep you on track. Ten questions you should be asking as you search for an event venue Click Here to Download Your Free Printable Quinceañera Planning Guide. The Salem Convention Center has been the site of many wonderful celebrations throughout the past 15 years, both formal and informal with a wide range of size and scope. Whatever your needs are, we have a dedicated staff, unmatched amenities along with over 30,000 square feet of beautiful event space to host the of your dreams. There is a reason we have been named “Best Oregon Convention Center” by Northwest Meetings + Events for two years in a row! Contact us to learn more about our Social Event Packages at 1-866-614-1900 or email.