The Atlanta Police Department Mounted Patrol Unit serves as part of the Special Operations Section, supporting the Field Operations Division with crime deterrence and crowd control. Mounted Patrol works over 100 community events each year, including some of Atlanta’s largest festivals to include the Peachtree Road Race, and Pride Parade. They are also a lead element in the city's St. Patrick's Day Parade. On a daily basis they patrol different areas of the city, focusing on areas that benefit the most from horse patrolling. They are always a crowd favorite!