The Porcine Pardon: Hog Named 6-7 Pardoned by Miami Dade County Leader.
While perhaps not at the same level as pardoning holiday birds, but the Miami-Dade County mayor had her own ceremonial pardon event this week by formally pardoning the life of a swine named Six Seven.
Daniella Levine Cava performed the seasonal stunt at the Cuban-themed Latin Cafe 2000 in the heart of Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood.
“The swine has done no wrong. Clemency is justified for her. No offenses are on her docket,” Levine Cava said in a speech with obvious nods to the extraordinary and sizable number of executive clemencies issued from the start of the beginning of a new presidential term.
“Except perhaps for eating half a dozen apples per day,” the mayor added. “Let this swine have a lengthy and joyful existence without fear.”
The gathering, simultaneously observing and challenging the region’s Hispanic tradition of eating roast pork during the holidays, was established to replicate the annual turkey pardoning at the White House.
The pig, donated by a local firefighter, was named for the current slang trend of young people shouting “six seven” – originating from a rap song lyric – often for no discernable reason. The trend became so pervasive that a leading lexicon site recently named “6-7” its 2025 word of the year.
A Future Secured
Six Seven the pig is now scheduled to spend its days at a rural sanctuary “distant from barbecues and spits”, according to the ceremony's official statement.
“The pig pardon has become a beloved tradition to kick off the festive period,” said Eric Castellanos, in a particularly upbeat message.
“It captures the spirit of Miami: vibrant, varied, and grounded in customs that bring people together. Annually, we are proud to celebrate heritage and mercy in a way distinctively Miamian.”
Attendees enjoyed a meat-free selection of spinach croquetas and strong coffee as they celebrated Six Seven’s big moment.
