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It might not have been at the equivalent scale as pardoning holiday birds, but the Miami-Dade County mayor experienced a presidential-style act this week by ritually sparing the life of a swine named Six Seven.

Daniella Levine Cava executed the holiday gesture at the Cuban-style Latin Cafe 2000 in the center of Miami’s iconic Little Havana neighborhood.

“This animal is guiltless. Clemency is justified for her. She has committed zero crimes,” Levine Cava said in a speech with clear references to the vast quantity of pardons issued from the start of the beginning of a second term in office.

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

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

The animal, provided by a local firefighter, was named for the popular vernacular phrase of young people shouting “six-seven” – originating from a rap song lyric – often without clear purpose. The trend became so pervasive that a prominent word reference recently named “six-seven” its top term for the year.

A Peaceful Retirement

The pardoned swine is now scheduled to spend 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 one of our favorite ways to kick off the end-of-year celebrations,” said the cafe owner, in a notably cheerful message.

“It captures the essence of Miami: happy, varied, and based in heritage that bring people together. Each year, we are honored to observe culture and compassion in a way unique to Miami.”

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