The Porcine Pardon: Pig Named Six Seven Pardoned by Miami Dade County Leader.
It might not have been at the same level as pardoning festive fowl, but the mayor of Miami-Dade conducted a ceremonial pardon event this week by ritually sparing the life of a pig named Six Seven.
Daniella Levine Cava performed the seasonal stunt at the Cuban-themed Latin Cafe 2000 in the core of Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood.
“This pig is innocent. She is worthy of this pardon. She has committed zero crimes,” declared Levine Cava in a speech with obvious nods to the vast quantity of pardons issued from the start of the commencement of a current administration.
“If we disregard eating 6 or 7 apples per day,” Levine Cava continued. “May this pig enjoy a prosperous future away from worry.”
The event, which both honors and questions the region’s Hispanic tradition of consuming swine during the holidays, was established to emulate the annual turkey pardoning at the White House.
The pig, contributed by a first responder, was named for the modern linguistic fad of young people yelling “six-seven” – inspired by a hip-hop line – often without clear purpose. The craze became so pervasive that a prominent word reference recently named “6-7” its 2025 word of the year.
A New Life
Six Seven the pig is now set to enjoy its days at a countryside refuge “away from grills and cookware”, according to the organizers' announcement.
“This swine clemency has become one of our favorite ways to kick off the holiday season,” said the cafe owner, in a notably cheerful message.
“It embodies the spirit of Miami: vibrant, diverse, and rooted in traditions that foster togetherness. Every time, we are proud to celebrate culture and compassion in a way unique to Miami.”
Participants enjoyed a vegetarian menu of spinach croquetas and strong coffee as they celebrated the pig's pardon.
