Organisers of the Melbourne rally have asked the crowd to socially distance, admitting COVID-safe practices are not being followed.
On the Facebook event WAR said they made a COVID-safe plan and participants should follow the instructions of COVID marshals.
The majority of people appear to be wearing masks.
The rally comes after Lord Mayor Sally Capp attended an Invasion Day Dawn Service this morning.
Another march is set to take place this afternoon, The People’s Australia Day Parade plan to march in support of Australia from Queen Victoria Gardens to Catani Gardens.
Police have put crowds on notice and a significant law enforcement present is expected at events across the day.
