The Porcine Pardon: Hog Named Six Seven Spared by Miami Dade County Leader.
It might not have been at the same level as sparing holiday birds, but the Miami-Dade County mayor experienced a presidential-style act this week by formally pardoning the life of a swine named Six Seven.
Daniella Levine Cava carried out the annual tradition at the Cuban-style Latin Cafe 2000 in the center of Miami’s iconic Little Havana neighborhood.
“This animal is guiltless. She is worthy of this pardon. Her criminal record is spotless,” stated the mayor in a speech with obvious nods to the vast quantity of executive clemencies issued since the onset of a new presidential term.
“Except perhaps for eating six or seven apples per day,” Levine Cava continued. “May this pig enjoy a long and happy life away from worry.”
This ceremony, either celebrating or rejecting the region’s Hispanic tradition of consuming swine during the holidays, was established to mirror the annual turkey pardoning at the White House.
The pig, contributed by a Coral Gables firefighter, was christened after the modern linguistic fad of young people shouting “six seven” – inspired by a hip-hop line – often seemingly at random. The trend became so pervasive that a leading lexicon site recently declared “six-seven” its top term for the year.
A New Life
The pardoned swine is now set to enjoy its days at a countryside refuge “far from charcoal and roasting pans”, according to the organizers' announcement.
“The pig pardon has become a cherished method to kick off the holiday season,” said the event host, in a notably cheerful message.
“It captures the character of Miami: joyful, varied, and rooted in traditions that bring people together. Each year, we are proud to celebrate heritage and mercy in a way only Miami can.”
Participants enjoyed a meat-free selection of croquettes and strong coffee as they marked Six Seven’s big moment.
