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.
Other hospitals and medical centers near Hermosa Beach: 1  COASTAL DIALYSIS CENTER (Dialysis Facility, about 2 miles away; REDONDO BEACH, CA) 2  AMI SOUTH BAY HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 2 miles away; REDONDO BEACH, CA) 3  SOUTH BAY MEDICAL CENTER SNF/DP (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; REDONDO BEACH, CA)