This Swine Life: Pig Named Six Seven Granted Clemency by Miami Dade County Mayor.

While perhaps not at the same level as pardoning holiday birds, but the county's top official conducted a 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 heart of Miami’s iconic Little Havana neighborhood.

“This pig is innocent. She deserves this act of mercy. Her criminal record is spotless,” declared Levine Cava in a speech with inescapable allusions to the extraordinary and sizable number of pardons issued from the start of the beginning of a current administration.

“Except perhaps for eating 6 or 7 apples per day,” the mayor added. “May this pig enjoy a prosperous future away from worry.”

The gathering, simultaneously observing and challenging the region’s Hispanic tradition of consuming swine during the holidays, was created to mirror the traditional fowl clemency at the White House.

The animal, provided by a Coral Gables firefighter, was named for the current slang trend of young people yelling “six seven” – deriving from a rap song lyric – often seemingly at random. The craze became so ubiquitous that a prominent word reference recently named “six-seven” its top term for the year.

A New Life

This particular pig is now set to enjoy its days at a countryside refuge “distant from barbecues and spits”, according to the ceremony's official statement.

“The annual pig pardon has become a cherished method to begin the festive period,” said the event host, in a particularly upbeat message.

“It represents the essence of Miami: joyful, multicultural, and grounded in customs that unite the community. Each year, we are proud to celebrate culture and compassion in a way unique to Miami.”

Attendees enjoyed a plant-based fare of spinach croquetas and strong coffee as they celebrated the pig's pardon.