The Porcine Pardon: Pig Named 6-7 Spared by Miami Dade County Leader.
It might not have been at the same level as sparing Thanksgiving turkeys, but the mayor of Miami-Dade experienced a presidential-style act this week by formally pardoning the life of a swine named Six Seven.
Daniella Levine Cava carried out the annual tradition at the Cuban-themed Latin Cafe 2000 in the core of Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood.
“This animal is guiltless. She deserves this act of mercy. Her criminal record is spotless,” Levine Cava said in a speech with inescapable allusions to the vast quantity of executive clemencies issued since the commencement of a new presidential term.
“Unless you count eating half a dozen apples per day,” Levine Cava continued. “Let this swine have a prosperous future free from concern.”
The event, either celebrating or rejecting the area's customary feast of feasting on pork during the holidays, was founded to mirror the traditional fowl clemency at the White House.
The pig, provided by a first responder, was christened after the modern linguistic fad of young people exclaiming “six-seven” – inspired by a musical verse – often for no discernable reason. The trend became so pervasive that a prominent word reference recently declared “6-7” its 2025 word of the year.
A Peaceful Retirement
This particular pig is now set to enjoy its days at a farm sanctuary “distant from barbecues and spits”, according to the ceremony's official statement.
“The pig pardon has become a cherished method to kick off the holiday season,” said the event host, in a decidedly positive message.
“It represents the essence of Miami: vibrant, multicultural, and grounded in customs that unite the community. Every time, we are proud to celebrate culture and compassion in a way unique to Miami.”
Guests enjoyed a vegetarian menu of spinach fritters and strong coffee as they marked Six Seven’s big moment.
