The Porcine Pardon: Pig Named 6-7 Granted Clemency by Miami-Dade Mayor.
While perhaps not at the equivalent scale as sparing Thanksgiving turkeys, but the county's top official had her own presidential-style act this week by ceremoniously saving the life of a pig named Six Seven.
Daniella Levine Cava executed the holiday gesture at the Cuban-style Latin Cafe 2000 in the heart of Miami’s iconic Little Havana neighborhood.
“This animal is guiltless. She deserves this act of mercy. No offenses are on her docket,” declared Levine Cava in a speech with clear references to the sheer volume of pardons issued from the start of the commencement of a new presidential term.
“If we disregard eating 6 or 7 apples per day,” the mayor added. “I hope she experiences a long and happy life without fear.”
The event, which both honors and questions the area's customary feast of eating roast pork during the holidays, was established to emulate the traditional fowl clemency at the White House.
The swine, donated by a Coral Gables firefighter, was christened after the popular vernacular phrase of young people yelling “6-7” – originating from a rap song lyric – often without clear purpose. The phrase became so widespread that a major dictionary recently declared “six-seven” its 2025 word of the year.
A Peaceful Retirement
This particular pig is now destined to live out its days at a farm sanctuary “away from grills and cookware”, according to the organizers' announcement.
“This swine clemency has become one of our favorite ways to kick off the holiday season,” said the cafe owner, in a notably cheerful message.
“It captures the spirit of Miami: vibrant, varied, and grounded in customs that unite the community. Every time, we are proud to celebrate tradition and kindness in a way distinctively Miamian.”
Guests enjoyed a meat-free selection of spinach croquetas and Cuban coffee as they celebrated Six Seven’s big moment.
