This Swine Life: Pig Named 6-7 Granted Clemency by Miami Dade County Leader.
It might not have been at the equivalent scale as sparing holiday birds, but the Miami-Dade County mayor had her own ceremonial pardon event this week by formally pardoning the life of a pig 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 is worthy of this pardon. No offenses are on her docket,” Levine Cava said in a speech with clear references to the vast quantity of pardons issued from the start of the beginning of a second term in office.
“Except perhaps for eating six or seven apples per day,” Levine Cava continued. “I hope she experiences a prosperous future free from concern.”
The event, simultaneously observing and challenging the region’s Hispanic tradition of eating roast pork during the holidays, was created to replicate the traditional fowl clemency at the White House.
The animal, contributed by a first responder, was christened after the current slang trend of young people shouting “6-7” – deriving from a musical verse – often without clear purpose. The craze became so widespread that a leading lexicon site recently declared “6-7” its 2025 word of the year.
A Future Secured
This particular pig is now destined to live out its days at a rural sanctuary “away from grills and cookware”, according to the organizers' announcement.
“The pig pardon has become one of our favorite ways to open the festive period,” said the cafe owner, in a notably cheerful message.
“It embodies the character of Miami: happy, diverse, and rooted in traditions that unite the community. Annually, we are delighted to mark culture and compassion in a way unique to Miami.”
Guests enjoyed a plant-based fare of spinach fritters and strong coffee as they celebrated Six Seven’s big moment.
