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Although not quite at the equivalent scale as pardoning festive fowl, but the county's top official had her own ceremonial pardon event this week by formally pardoning 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 Little Havana neighborhood.

“The swine has done no wrong. She deserves this act of mercy. She has committed zero crimes,” stated the mayor in a speech with clear references to the extraordinary and sizable number of executive clemencies issued since the commencement of a new presidential term.

“Except perhaps for eating six or seven apples per day,” Levine Cava continued. “May this pig enjoy a lengthy and joyful existence free from concern.”

The event, which both honors and questions the local cultural practice of eating roast pork during the holidays, was created to replicate 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 shouting “6-7” – deriving from a rap song lyric – often for no discernable reason. The trend became so ubiquitous that a major dictionary recently named “6-7” its annual vocabulary selection.

A Peaceful Retirement

This particular pig is now set to enjoy its days at a farm sanctuary “distant from barbecues and spits”, according to the organizers' announcement.

“The annual pig pardon has become a cherished method to open the end-of-year celebrations,” said the event host, in a particularly upbeat message.

“It represents the character of Miami: happy, diverse, and rooted in traditions that foster togetherness. Each year, we are delighted to mark culture and compassion in a way distinctively Miamian.”

Guests enjoyed a meat-free selection of spinach fritters and strong coffee as they marked Six Seven’s big moment.