The One. The Only. Cocktails on the Roof is back on September 9, bringing you the party of the year, New York style, on the rooftop of the Macy’s Parking Garage. This immediate fan favorite returns, complete with greenery, a photo opportunity area for all your selfie poses (provided by The Magazine of Santa Clarita), cozy lounges, fun lighting, a live DJ, and all the food and cocktails you can possibly consume in that now famous mini martini glass.

Since we are starting earlier in September it might be warmer so we’re starting the party a little later but staying until the last slipper has fallen off the last pedicured toe – which means midnight. Yes. That’s right. Santa Clarita, put on your big kid pants, it’s time to party. Come at 8 p.m. for a VIP entrance and get four hours of mischief for $95, or come at 9 p.m. and get three hours for $75 (same price as last year). Or come as a Designated Driver for $65. Either way, let us know about your excitement with #COTR16 on all your social media posts.

Hosted by Eve Bushman of Eve’s Wine 101 and Marlee Lauffer, President of Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Foundation, this year promises to be another sold out event with returning favorites and brand new participants. The restaurants sharing their most sought-after cocktails, mocktails and food are back. The normally elusive and hidden Speakeasy Bakery is back, along with Vermont’s Shacksbury Hard Ciders, TPC Valencia, Persia Restaurant, Sake Sommelier Yoshi Murikami making sake-based cocktails, Wolf Creek Restaurant and Brewing Co., Sisley Italian Restaurant, Bowen Whiskey, California Fruit Wine, Deep Eddy Vodkas, Solita, Honu Coffee (with alcohol, too.), Newhall Refinery, Parashars’ Indian Kitchen, Olive Terrace, Culinary Wonders, and Lazy Dog. Other favorites include Salt Creek Grille, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Marston’s, iCUE, LA Scotch club and The Distillery at Opolo. Stay tuned for every exciting announcement (and guest party secrets) on Facebook and www.WiSHscv.org.

The sponsors have been lining up for this party of the year. Thanks to Westfield Valencia Town Center for our amazing venue, Crystal Sponsor The Magazine of Santa Clarita/Elite Magazine, Cocktail Sponsor Lundgren Management, Title Sponsor Littler Mendelson, Festival Sponsors Steve Chegwin, CPA and Julie Sturgeon, CPA and Rooftop Sponsors Ruhnau Ruhnau & Clarke, Oasis Associates and California Credit Union. Many thanks to our in-kind sponsors, without whom we could never get this party started – EveBushmanConsulting.com, Mitchpickswine.com, SOS Entertainment, 24/7 Events, Andy Gump, Burrtec, Brightview, KHTS and SCVTV.

WiSH asks that you be responsible – 21 and over only; please leave your car in the parking garage overnight (approved by Westfield) and take alternate transportation if you need to. Want to be a part of this event and have your company, restaurant or product seen? Contact us at wish@hartdistrict.org.