This Swine Life: Hog Named Six Seven Granted Clemency by Miami Dade County Mayor.

It might not have been at the same level as pardoning Thanksgiving turkeys, but the mayor of Miami-Dade had her own presidential-style act this week by ceremoniously saving 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 center of Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood.

“This animal is guiltless. She is worthy of this pardon. No offenses are on her docket,” declared Levine Cava in a speech with obvious nods to the vast quantity of executive clemencies issued from the start of the beginning of a current administration.

“Except perhaps for eating half a dozen apples per day,” she went on. “Let this swine have a prosperous future free from concern.”

The gathering, which both honors and questions the local cultural practice of eating roast pork during the holidays, was founded to mirror the yearly bird sparing at the White House.

The pig, provided by a local firefighter, was christened after the current slang trend of young people exclaiming “six seven” – originating from a rap song lyric – often without clear purpose. The trend became so ubiquitous that a major dictionary recently declared “6-7” its top term for the year.

A Future Secured

The pardoned swine is now scheduled to spend its days at a farm sanctuary “away from grills and cookware”, according to the event’s official press release.

“The annual pig pardon has become a cherished method to kick off the holiday season,” said Eric Castellanos, in a particularly upbeat message.

“It embodies the spirit of Miami: happy, diverse, and grounded in customs that bring people together. Annually, we are honored to observe tradition and kindness in a way only Miami can.”

Participants enjoyed a meat-free selection of spinach croquetas and strong coffee as they marked the swine's new lease on life.