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While perhaps not at the equivalent scale as sparing holiday birds, but the county's top official experienced a presidential-style act this week by formally pardoning the life of a pig named Six Seven.

Daniella Levine Cava executed the holiday gesture at the Cuban-style Latin Cafe 2000 in the heart 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 clear references to the sheer volume of executive clemencies issued from the start of the commencement of a second term in office.

“If we disregard eating half a dozen apples per day,” Levine Cava continued. “I hope she experiences a long and happy life away from worry.”

The event, simultaneously observing and challenging the local cultural practice of consuming swine during the holidays, was established to mirror the traditional fowl clemency at the White House.

The animal, donated by a local firefighter, was christened after the popular vernacular phrase of young people yelling “six-seven” – inspired by a hip-hop line – often seemingly at random. The phrase became so widespread that a leading lexicon site recently named “6-7” its 2025 word of the year.

A Future Secured

The pardoned swine is now set to enjoy its days at a farm sanctuary “distant from barbecues and spits”, according to the ceremony's official statement.

“The annual pig pardon has become one of our favorite ways to open the end-of-year celebrations,” said the event host, in a notably cheerful message.

“It embodies the essence of Miami: happy, multicultural, and rooted in traditions that foster togetherness. Each year, we are proud to celebrate culture and compassion in a way unique to Miami.”

Attendees enjoyed a plant-based fare of spinach fritters and strong coffee as they marked Six Seven’s big moment.