The Porcine Pardon: Hog Named 6-7 Spared by Miami Dade County Mayor.
While perhaps not at the equivalent scale as sparing holiday birds, but the county's top official experienced a ceremonial pardon event this week by formally pardoning the life of a swine named Six Seven.
Daniella Levine Cava executed the holiday gesture at the Cuban-style Latin Cafe 2000 in the core of Miami’s iconic Little Havana neighborhood.
“The swine has done no wrong. She deserves this act of mercy. Her criminal record is spotless,” stated the mayor in a speech with obvious nods to the sheer volume of executive clemencies issued since the beginning of a new presidential term.
“Unless you count eating 6 or 7 apples per day,” she went on. “I hope she experiences a lengthy and joyful existence away from worry.”
The gathering, simultaneously observing and challenging the local cultural practice of eating roast pork during the holidays, was established to mirror the yearly bird sparing at the White House.
The animal, donated by a first responder, was christened after the modern linguistic fad of young people shouting “six-seven” – originating from a musical verse – often for no discernable reason. The trend became so ubiquitous that a leading lexicon site recently declared “six-seven” its 2025 word of the year.
A Peaceful Retirement
The pardoned swine is now set to enjoy its days at a rural sanctuary “far from charcoal and roasting pans”, according to the ceremony's official statement.
“This swine clemency 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, diverse, and grounded in customs that bring people together. Every time, we are proud to celebrate heritage and mercy in a way distinctively Miamian.”
Attendees enjoyed a plant-based fare of croquettes and strong coffee as they toasted Six Seven’s big moment.
