STORY HIGHLIGHTS. 1  Mobile, Alabama, says the city's first Mardi Gras celebration was in 1703. 2  Mobile claims it introduced the celebration to New Orleans years later. 3  The first recorded Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans was in 1837.
For other uses, see Saint Mary's Hospital (disambiguation). For other uses, see St. Mary Medical Center (disambiguation). St. Mary Medical Center (SMMC) is a hospital in Long Beach, California, US. It is currently operated by Dignity Health. SMMC has all private acute care rooms for patients.
Where to stay in Long Beach. The Queen Mary Hotel is a fun place to stay for families with young children. Two-bedroom family staterooms are available, and best of all, no one will get seasick. Downtown Long Beach is the place to stay for visitors who want to be close to the restaurants and nightlife along Pine Avenue.