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It might not have been at the identical stature as sparing Thanksgiving turkeys, but the mayor of Miami-Dade conducted a ceremonial pardon event this week by ritually sparing 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 heart of Miami’s iconic Little Havana neighborhood.

“This animal is guiltless. She is worthy of this pardon. She has committed zero crimes,” declared Levine Cava in a speech with obvious nods to the extraordinary and sizable number of executive clemencies issued from the start of the onset of a current administration.

“Except perhaps for eating 6 or 7 apples per day,” the mayor added. “May this pig enjoy a lengthy and joyful existence away from worry.”

This ceremony, simultaneously observing and challenging the local cultural practice of eating roast pork during the holidays, was established to emulate the annual turkey pardoning at the White House.

The swine, donated by a first responder, was christened after the current slang trend of young people shouting “six seven” – deriving from a musical verse – often without clear purpose. The phrase became so ubiquitous that a major dictionary recently declared “6-7” its 2025 word of the year.

A Peaceful Retirement

The pardoned swine is now set to enjoy its days at a farm sanctuary “away from grills and cookware”, according to the ceremony's official statement.

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

“It captures the character of Miami: vibrant, diverse, and rooted in traditions that bring people together. Each year, we are delighted to mark tradition and kindness in a way distinctively Miamian.”

Attendees enjoyed a meat-free selection of croquettes and Cuban coffee as they marked Six Seven’s big moment.