Los Angeles is the final stop in the yearlong Barbie 60th Anniversary “Be Anything” nationwide tour.
Held in Walmart parking lots nationwide, the free experiential event is designed to inspire young girls to dream and believe they can do anything.
Figure skating champions Tara Lipinski and Alysa Liu will be on site as official Barbie role models to help show girls they can take on any job and achieve any dream.
At the event on Saturday, October 12, Mattel will reveal the lucky little girl or boy whose family is the winner of $20,000 to make their dreams come true after entering their names at one of the “Be Anything” events held earlier this year.
Since 1959, Barbie has been inspiring girls to be anything. From princess to president, astronaut to zoologist, there isn’t a plastic ceiling she hasn’t broken. In fact, she most recently partnered with National Geographic for a new line of figures including an astrophysicist, polar marine biologist, and entomologist.
General Barbie b-roll can be found at http://barbiemedia.com/videos/2019.html
Mattel will also announce the winner of $20,000 to make their dreams come true will be revealed on Saturday.
During the Barbie 60th Anniversary Celebration, fans will have the chance to see:
- Barbie Careers Exhibit through the past 60 years
- Virtual “Be Anything” Career Wall capturing girls’ dreams and aspirations
- “Be Anything” Career Role Play/Dress Up
- Figure skating champions Tara Lipinski and Alysa Liu role model appearance Interview & fan meet/greet
Tara Lipinski and Alysa Liu on both days
- Q&A and interaction with guests from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm local time
Saturday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. local time ($20,000 winner announced) – Walmart Supercenter, 3250 Big Dalton Ave., Baldwin Park, CA, 91706
Sunday, Oct. 13, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. local time – Walmart Supercenter, 8500 Washington Boulevard, Pico Rivera, CA, 90660
Free to the public
For more information about the Barbie “Be Anything” Tour, please visit: www.Walmart.com/BarbieBeAnything
