The Porcine Pardon: Hog Named 6-7 Spared by Miami-Dade Leader.
Although not quite at the equivalent scale as granting clemency to Thanksgiving turkeys, but the county's top official experienced a presidential-style act this week by formally pardoning the life of a pig named Six Seven.
Daniella Levine Cava executed the holiday gesture at the Cuban-style Latin Cafe 2000 in the core of Miami’s iconic Little Havana neighborhood.
“The swine has done no wrong. She deserves this act of mercy. Her criminal record is spotless,” Levine Cava said in a speech with obvious nods to the extraordinary and sizable number of pardons issued from the start of the commencement of a new presidential term.
“Except perhaps for eating six or seven apples per day,” the mayor added. “I hope she experiences a lengthy and joyful existence free from concern.”
The gathering, simultaneously observing and challenging the area's customary feast of feasting on pork during the holidays, was created to emulate the traditional fowl clemency at the White House.
The animal, contributed by a Coral Gables firefighter, was christened after the current slang trend of young people exclaiming “six seven” – inspired by a rap song lyric – often seemingly at random. The craze became so ubiquitous that a leading lexicon site recently named “six-seven” its 2025 word of the year.
A Future Secured
Six Seven the pig is now set to enjoy its days at a farm sanctuary “away from grills and cookware”, according to the event’s official press release.
“The annual pig pardon has become a beloved tradition to kick off the festive period,” said the event host, in a particularly upbeat message.
“It embodies the essence of Miami: vibrant, diverse, and rooted in traditions that unite the community. Every time, we are honored to observe tradition and kindness in a way unique to Miami.”
Participants enjoyed a vegetarian menu of spinach fritters and strong coffee as they celebrated Six Seven’s big moment.
