Miami women surprise homeless teen with magical quinceanera


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Adriana wearing a tiara and ballgown on her quinceanera, her 15th birthday celebration. Photos: AP

Entering her magical quinceanera on her father’s arm, her tiara sparkling and her fuchsia ballgown trimmed with ruffles to perfectly match her cake, Adriana Palma scanned the crowd for familiar faces.

Most of the guests were strangers. But they would soon become like family – without them, this Parisian pink fairy tale of a 15th birthday party would never have come to life.

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