A man was arrested after minor scuffles broke out at a rally in Melbourne's CBD where anti-racism supporters easily outnumbered flag-waving far-right campaigners on Sunday afternoon.

A massive number of riot police and mounted officers ensured the Aussie Pride Flag March, organised by right wing group True Blue Crew, did not get out of control.

A counter protester (centre) is searched by Victorian Police Officers prior to the True Blue Crew's Aussie Pride March in Melbourne. Credit:AAP

About 70 people marched with the far-right group, chanting "Aussie, Aussie", but there were more than 150 people in an opposing gathering of the Campaign Against Racism and Fascism.

Late Sunday afternoon a spokeswoman said Victoria Police were "overall pleased with public behaviour at the planned rally" despite arresting an 18-year-old man at Federation Square for riotous behaviour and resisting resist.

The Dandenong man will be charged on summons.

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