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Although not quite at the equivalent scale as pardoning Thanksgiving turkeys, but the mayor of Miami-Dade experienced a ceremonial pardon event this week by formally pardoning the life of a pig named Six Seven.

Daniella Levine Cava performed the seasonal stunt at the Cuban-themed Latin Cafe 2000 in the center of Miami’s iconic Little Havana neighborhood.

“This pig is innocent. Clemency is justified for her. No offenses are on her docket,” Levine Cava said in a speech with inescapable allusions to the vast quantity of executive clemencies issued from the start of the commencement of a second term in office.

“If we disregard eating 6 or 7 apples per day,” the mayor added. “May this pig enjoy a prosperous future without fear.”

The gathering, either celebrating or rejecting the region’s Hispanic tradition of feasting on pork during the holidays, was created to replicate the yearly bird sparing at the White House.

The swine, provided by a first responder, was named for the current slang trend of young people yelling “six-seven” – 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 Peaceful Retirement

This particular pig is now scheduled to spend its days at a rural sanctuary “far from charcoal and roasting pans”, according to the event’s official press release.

“The pig pardon has become a beloved tradition to kick off the end-of-year celebrations,” said the cafe owner, in a decidedly positive message.

“It represents the essence of Miami: vibrant, varied, and based in heritage that foster togetherness. Annually, we are honored to observe culture and compassion in a way only Miami can.”

Guests enjoyed a plant-based fare of spinach fritters and strong coffee as they marked Six Seven’s big moment.