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While perhaps not at the identical stature as pardoning Thanksgiving turkeys, but the mayor of Miami-Dade had her own ceremonial pardon event this week by ceremoniously saving the life of a swine named Six Seven.

Daniella Levine Cava performed the seasonal stunt at the Cuban-themed Latin Cafe 2000 in the core of Miami’s iconic Little Havana neighborhood.

“This pig is innocent. She is worthy of this pardon. No offenses are on her docket,” declared Levine Cava in a speech with inescapable allusions to the extraordinary and sizable number of pardons issued from the start of the commencement of a second term in office.

“Unless you count eating six or seven apples per day,” she went on. “I hope she experiences a lengthy and joyful existence free from concern.”

The gathering, which both honors and questions the area's customary feast of eating roast pork during the holidays, was founded to mirror the annual turkey pardoning at the White House.

The animal, contributed by a local firefighter, was given its name from the current slang trend of young people yelling “six seven” – originating from a hip-hop line – often without clear purpose. The phrase became so ubiquitous that a prominent word reference recently made “6-7” its top term for the year.

A Future Secured

Six Seven the pig is now set to enjoy its days at a rural sanctuary “far from charcoal and roasting pans”, according to the event’s official press release.

“The annual pig pardon has become a cherished method to begin the end-of-year celebrations,” said the cafe owner, in a decidedly positive message.

“It embodies the spirit of Miami: happy, multicultural, and grounded in customs that bring people together. Each year, we are proud to celebrate heritage and mercy in a way distinctively Miamian.”

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