This Swine Life: Pig Named Six Seven Pardoned by Miami-Dade Mayor.
Although not quite at the equivalent scale as sparing holiday birds, but the Miami-Dade County mayor conducted 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-style Latin Cafe 2000 in the heart of Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood.
“This animal is guiltless. She is worthy of this pardon. She has committed zero crimes,” Levine Cava said in a speech with inescapable allusions to the sheer volume of pardons issued since the beginning of a second term in office.
“If we disregard eating six or seven apples per day,” the mayor added. “May this pig enjoy a long and happy life away from worry.”
The event, either celebrating or rejecting the area's customary feast of eating roast pork during the holidays, was created to replicate the annual turkey pardoning at the White House.
The animal, donated by a first responder, was given its name from the current slang trend of young people shouting “six seven” – originating from a musical verse – often for no discernable reason. The trend became so pervasive that a major dictionary recently declared “6-7” its 2025 word of the year.
A Future Secured
This particular pig is now scheduled to spend its days at a countryside refuge “far from charcoal and roasting pans”, according to the event’s official press release.
“The pig pardon has become a beloved tradition to open the end-of-year celebrations,” said Eric Castellanos, in a particularly upbeat message.
“It embodies the spirit of Miami: joyful, diverse, and grounded in customs that unite the community. Every time, we are delighted to mark heritage and mercy in a way only Miami can.”
Guests enjoyed a vegetarian menu of spinach croquetas and strong coffee as they celebrated Six Seven’s big moment.
