The Porcine Pardon: Hog Named Six Seven Pardoned by Miami Dade County Leader.

It might not have been at the identical stature as pardoning Thanksgiving turkeys, but the county's top official experienced a 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-themed Latin Cafe 2000 in the core of Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood.

“This animal is guiltless. Clemency is justified for her. Her criminal record is spotless,” stated the mayor in a speech with inescapable allusions to the extraordinary and sizable number of executive clemencies issued from the start of the commencement of a second term in office.

“Except perhaps for eating 6 or 7 apples per day,” she went on. “I hope she experiences a prosperous future without fear.”

The gathering, either celebrating or rejecting the local cultural practice of eating roast pork during the holidays, was founded to mirror the annual turkey pardoning at the White House.

The pig, provided by a Coral Gables firefighter, was christened after the popular vernacular phrase of young people exclaiming “6-7” – deriving from a hip-hop line – often seemingly at random. The trend became so ubiquitous that a prominent word reference recently named “six-seven” its annual vocabulary selection.

A Peaceful Retirement

The pardoned swine is now destined to live out its days at a countryside refuge “far from charcoal and roasting pans”, according to the organizers' announcement.

“This swine clemency has become a beloved tradition to kick off the festive period,” said the cafe owner, in a decidedly positive message.

“It represents the spirit of Miami: vibrant, multicultural, and grounded in customs that unite the community. Every time, we are delighted to mark heritage and mercy in a way unique to Miami.”

Participants enjoyed a meat-free selection of spinach fritters and Cuban coffee as they celebrated the pig's pardon.