A Pig's Tale: Hog Named Six Seven Granted Clemency by Miami Dade County Mayor.
Although not quite at the equivalent scale as pardoning festive fowl, but the Miami-Dade County mayor had her own ceremonial pardon event this week by ceremoniously saving the life of a pig named Six Seven.
Daniella Levine Cava performed the seasonal stunt at the Cuban-themed Latin Cafe 2000 in the heart of Miami’s iconic Little Havana neighborhood.
“The swine has done no wrong. Clemency is justified for her. No offenses are on her docket,” stated the mayor in a speech with clear references to the extraordinary and sizable number of pardons issued since the onset of a new presidential term.
“Unless you count eating 6 or 7 apples per day,” she went on. “Let this swine have a long and happy life free from concern.”
The event, simultaneously observing and challenging the local cultural practice of feasting on pork during the holidays, was created to emulate the annual turkey pardoning at the White House.
The animal, donated by a first responder, was named for the current slang trend of young people yelling “six seven” – originating from a rap song lyric – often for no discernable reason. The phrase became so pervasive that a prominent word reference recently declared “six-seven” its 2025 word of the year.
A Peaceful Retirement
This particular pig is now set to enjoy its days at a rural sanctuary “away from grills and cookware”, according to the ceremony's official statement.
“The pig pardon has become a beloved tradition to begin the holiday season,” said Eric Castellanos, in a decidedly positive message.
“It captures the spirit of Miami: vibrant, diverse, and rooted in traditions that foster togetherness. Each year, we are honored to observe heritage and mercy in a way distinctively Miamian.”
Attendees enjoyed a vegetarian menu of croquettes and Cuban coffee as they celebrated Six Seven’s big moment.