Indigenous groups calling for the date of Australia Day to be changed have marched at the front of the traditional Australia Day parade through the centre of Adelaide.
The small but vocal group, chanting "always was, always will be Aboriginal land" were the first of about 3500 people from 100 community groups to take part in the march from Victoria Square to Elder Park.
It was a far cry from what happened two years ago when several hundred activists blocked the route and forced authorities to call an early halt to the event.
On that occasion, one of the organisers, Latoya Rule, shaved her head to highlight the suffering of Aboriginal people.
Saturday's march was watched by about 30,000 people, with most staying on for the free concert, featuring Australian artists, and the obligatory fireworks.
Earlier on Saturday, Elder Park was also the venue for a smoking ceremony to mark the significance of the area to the local Aboriginal community.
Ngarrindjeri elder and Greens Senate candidate Major "Moogy" Sumner said the ceremony was particularly significant on Australia Day, serving to protect everyone from all cultures who participated in the various activities.
But he said his own community were no less determined to see the date of Australia Day changed.
"It's something that would be good for everybody," he said.
"Then we can come together as one nation, not separate little nations.
"So we can plan a future together."
In another first, images of Aboriginal leaders past and present also featured in a special light show set tho continue over the long weekend in the Adelaide parklands.
Australia Day Council of SA chief executive Jan Chorley said the nightly project aimed to bridge the differing views of Australia Day.
"This is a first for our state, a significant installation that infuses our understanding of Elder Park, its history and its people" she said.
Ms Chorley said the wider Australia Day celebrations in Adelaide were an opportunity to promote unity and belonging.
"This is when the city shines, when it reflects on its history, celebrates who were are as nation and joins together in a unifying and reconciled spirit," she said.
