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While perhaps not at the equivalent scale as sparing festive fowl, but the county's top official had her own ceremonial pardon event 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 core of Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood.

“The swine has done no wrong. She deserves this act of mercy. Her criminal record is spotless,” Levine Cava said in a speech with obvious nods to the sheer volume of executive clemencies issued since the onset of a new presidential term.

“Unless you count eating half a dozen apples per day,” Levine Cava continued. “May this pig enjoy a lengthy and joyful existence free from concern.”

The gathering, which both honors and questions the local cultural practice of eating roast pork during the holidays, was established to emulate the traditional fowl clemency at the White House.

The pig, contributed by a Coral Gables firefighter, was given its name from the current slang trend of young people yelling “six-seven” – originating from a hip-hop line – often seemingly at random. The craze became so widespread that a major dictionary recently named “6-7” its 2025 word of the year.

A Peaceful Retirement

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

“This swine clemency has become a beloved tradition to open the end-of-year celebrations,” said the cafe owner, in a particularly upbeat message.

“It represents the spirit of Miami: happy, multicultural, and rooted in traditions that bring people together. Each year, we are proud to celebrate culture and compassion in a way only Miami can.”

Guests enjoyed a vegetarian menu of spinach fritters and strong coffee as they toasted the pig's pardon.