Cybertrucks vandalized during New Orleans Mardi Gras parade

During this year's Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, several Cybertruck owners reported vandalism and aggressive behavior from the crowd. Joshua Hazel and Christina G. participated in the Orpheus parade, feeling excited to showcase their trucks while transporting parade marshals. However, the excitement turned to fear as the atmosphere shifted dramatically. Crowd members began throwing objects, including heavy beads and beer cans. Hazel's wife was injured when a man hurled beads at them, breaking a camera panel. Both Hazel and Christina reported that their vehicles were damaged, with Christina's Cybertruck's top glass being broken by unknown objects. The couple tried to contact parade organizers and security for help, but they faced a long wait to exit the parade route. They described their experience as distressing, with some crowd members yelling slurs and calling them names. There were even reports of children being encouraged to insult the Cybertrucks. After the incident, both Hazel and Christina filed police reports. Hazel estimated his repair costs to be over $7,000, while Christina's repairs already surpassed $2,000. Despite these setbacks, they remain committed to supporting Tesla. Hazel has purchased more shares, and Christina ordered a collectible Cybertruck model. They stated that they refuse to let the incident change their enthusiasm for their vehicles.