A Pig's Tale: Hog Named 6-7 Pardoned by Miami Dade County Mayor.
While perhaps not at the equivalent scale as pardoning Thanksgiving turkeys, but the mayor of Miami-Dade 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-themed Latin Cafe 2000 in the core of Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood.
“This pig is innocent. She is worthy of this pardon. No offenses are on her docket,” stated the mayor in a speech with obvious nods to the vast quantity of executive clemencies issued from the start of the commencement of a second term in office.
“Except perhaps for eating six or seven apples per day,” Levine Cava continued. “I hope she experiences a lengthy and joyful existence away from worry.”
This ceremony, which both honors and questions the area's customary feast of feasting on pork during the holidays, was established to replicate the traditional fowl clemency at the White House.
The animal, contributed by a local firefighter, was christened after the current slang trend of young people shouting “six seven” – deriving from a rap song lyric – often without clear purpose. The trend became so pervasive that a leading lexicon site recently made “6-7” its annual vocabulary selection.
A Future Secured
Six Seven the pig is now destined to live out its days at a rural 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 holiday season,” said the cafe owner, in a notably cheerful message.
“It captures the spirit of Miami: vibrant, multicultural, and grounded in customs that bring people together. Each year, we are honored to observe heritage and mercy in a way unique to Miami.”
Attendees enjoyed a plant-based fare of croquettes and Cuban coffee as they marked Six Seven’s big moment.
