The Porcine Pardon: Hog Named Six Seven Pardoned by Miami-Dade Leader.
Although not quite at the equivalent scale as pardoning Thanksgiving turkeys, but the county's top official conducted a presidential-style act this week by formally pardoning the life of a pig named Six Seven.
Daniella Levine Cava performed the seasonal stunt at the Cuban-style Latin Cafe 2000 in the core of Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood.
“This animal is guiltless. She deserves this act of mercy. No offenses are on her docket,” Levine Cava said in a speech with clear references to the extraordinary and sizable number of pardons issued since the onset of a current administration.
“If we disregard eating 6 or 7 apples per day,” Levine Cava continued. “I hope she experiences a lengthy and joyful existence free from concern.”
The gathering, simultaneously observing and challenging the local cultural practice of eating roast pork during the holidays, was created to mirror the traditional fowl clemency at the White House.
The pig, donated by a Coral Gables firefighter, was christened after the modern linguistic fad of young people shouting “6-7” – originating from a rap song lyric – often without clear purpose. The phrase became so ubiquitous that a major dictionary recently named “6-7” its 2025 word of the year.
A Future Secured
Six Seven the pig is now set to enjoy its days at a countryside refuge “far from charcoal and roasting pans”, 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 particularly upbeat message.
“It embodies the spirit of Miami: vibrant, multicultural, and grounded in customs that bring people together. Each year, we are delighted to mark heritage and mercy in a way distinctively Miamian.”
Guests enjoyed a plant-based fare of spinach fritters and Cuban coffee as they toasted the pig's pardon.
