OCA’s seventh annual Monster Dash returns to Blue Jacket Park this Saturday

Costumes, fitness and community support will come together Saturday during OCA’s seventh annual Monster Dash at Blue Jacket Park.The family-friendly event begins at 7:30 a.m. and includes a 5K run and walk, a kids’ fun run and a quarter-mile family stroll. Participants of all ages and abilities are invited to attend, and costumes are encouraged.The event benefits Opportunity, Community, Ability, a Central Florida nonprofit that provides programs and services for people with autism and other disabilities.Organizers said proceeds will support OCA’s adult, therapy and recreation programs.Monster Dash will be held at Blue Jacket Park, located at 2501 General Rees Ave. in Orlando’s Baldwin Park neighborhood.Participants can register online here.Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.