A Pig's Tale: Pig Named 6-7 Granted Clemency by Miami Dade County Leader.
It might not have been at the identical stature as sparing festive fowl, but the mayor of Miami-Dade had her own ceremonial pardon event this week by ceremoniously saving the life of a pig named Six Seven.
Daniella Levine Cava performed the seasonal stunt at the Cuban-style Latin Cafe 2000 in the heart of Miami’s iconic Little Havana neighborhood.
“This animal is guiltless. She is worthy of this pardon. She has committed zero crimes,” stated the mayor in a speech with clear references to the sheer volume of pardons issued since the beginning of a current administration.
“Unless you count eating 6 or 7 apples per day,” the mayor added. “May this pig enjoy a prosperous future away from worry.”
The gathering, which both honors and questions the region’s Hispanic tradition of feasting on pork during the holidays, was established to emulate the yearly bird sparing at the White House.
The animal, donated by a first responder, was given its name from the current slang trend of young people exclaiming “six seven” – originating from a rap song lyric – often seemingly at random. The trend became so widespread that a major dictionary recently declared “6-7” its 2025 word of the year.
A New Life
Six Seven the pig is now set to enjoy its days at a farm sanctuary “distant from barbecues and spits”, according to the event’s official press release.
“This swine clemency has become a cherished method to open the festive period,” said the event host, in a particularly upbeat message.
“It embodies the spirit of Miami: vibrant, diverse, and based in heritage that foster togetherness. Each year, we are honored to observe culture and compassion in a way unique to Miami.”
Participants enjoyed a plant-based fare of croquettes and Cuban coffee as they celebrated Six Seven’s big moment.
