A Pig's Tale: Hog Named 6-7 Granted Clemency by Miami Dade County Mayor.
Although not quite at the same level as granting clemency to Thanksgiving turkeys, but the mayor of Miami-Dade had her own presidential-style act this week by ceremoniously saving the life of a swine named Six Seven.
Daniella Levine Cava carried out the annual tradition at the Cuban-themed Latin Cafe 2000 in the center of Miami’s iconic Little Havana neighborhood.
“The swine has done no wrong. She deserves this act of mercy. She has committed zero crimes,” stated the mayor in a speech with obvious nods to the vast quantity of pardons issued from the start of the commencement of a second term in office.
“Unless you count eating half a dozen apples per day,” Levine Cava continued. “May this pig enjoy a lengthy and joyful existence free from concern.”
This ceremony, either celebrating or rejecting the area's customary feast of consuming swine during the holidays, was established to mirror the annual turkey pardoning at the White House.
The swine, contributed by a Coral Gables firefighter, was named for the current slang trend of young people yelling “six seven” – deriving from a hip-hop line – often for no discernable reason. The craze became so pervasive that a major dictionary recently named “six-seven” its 2025 word of the year.
A Peaceful Retirement
Six Seven the pig is now scheduled to spend its days at a rural sanctuary “distant from barbecues and spits”, according to the organizers' announcement.
“The annual pig pardon 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 character of Miami: vibrant, multicultural, and grounded in customs that foster togetherness. Every time, we are proud to celebrate heritage and mercy in a way unique to Miami.”
Guests enjoyed a meat-free selection of spinach croquetas and cafecito as they marked the pig's pardon.
