This Swine Life: Hog Named 6-7 Pardoned by Miami-Dade Mayor.
It might not have been at the equivalent scale as granting clemency to festive fowl, but the Miami-Dade County mayor conducted a ceremonial pardon event this week by ritually sparing the life of a pig named Six Seven.
Daniella Levine Cava carried out the annual tradition at the Cuban-style 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,” stated the mayor in a speech with inescapable allusions to the extraordinary and sizable number of executive clemencies issued from the start of the commencement of a second term in office.
“Unless you count eating half a dozen apples per day,” she went on. “May this pig enjoy a long and happy life free from concern.”
The event, simultaneously observing and challenging the local cultural practice of eating roast pork during the holidays, was created to replicate the traditional fowl clemency at the White House.
The swine, provided by a local firefighter, was christened after the modern linguistic fad of young people shouting “6-7” – originating from a rap song lyric – often for no discernable reason. The phrase became so pervasive that a prominent word reference recently made “6-7” its 2025 word of the year.
A Future Secured
The pardoned swine is now destined to live out its days at a farm sanctuary “distant from barbecues and spits”, according to the event’s official press release.
“The pig pardon has become one of our favorite ways to kick off the holiday season,” said Eric Castellanos, in a notably cheerful message.
“It represents the spirit of Miami: vibrant, varied, and grounded in customs that unite the community. Each year, we are delighted to mark heritage and mercy in a way unique to Miami.”
Attendees enjoyed a vegetarian menu of spinach fritters and strong coffee as they toasted Six Seven’s big moment.
