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Although not quite at the same level as pardoning festive fowl, but the mayor of Miami-Dade experienced a presidential-style act this week by ritually sparing the life of a swine named Six Seven.

Daniella Levine Cava carried out the annual tradition at the Cuban-style Latin Cafe 2000 in the core of Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood.

“This pig is innocent. She deserves this act of mercy. Her criminal record is spotless,” stated the mayor in a speech with inescapable allusions to the sheer volume of executive clemencies issued from the start of the beginning of a new presidential term.

“Except perhaps for eating half a dozen apples per day,” the mayor added. “May this pig enjoy a prosperous future without fear.”

The gathering, simultaneously observing and challenging the region’s Hispanic tradition of feasting on pork during the holidays, was created to emulate the yearly bird sparing at the White House.

The animal, provided by a local firefighter, was christened after the popular vernacular phrase of young people yelling “six-seven” – originating from a hip-hop line – often for no discernable reason. The phrase became so widespread that a prominent word reference recently declared “6-7” its top term for the year.

A Future Secured

This particular pig is now set to enjoy its days at a countryside refuge “away from grills and cookware”, according to the organizers' announcement.

“The annual pig pardon has become one of our favorite ways to kick off the festive period,” said the event host, in a notably cheerful message.

“It represents the character of Miami: joyful, diverse, and grounded in customs that bring people together. Annually, we are proud to celebrate heritage and mercy in a way unique to Miami.”

Participants enjoyed a meat-free selection of spinach fritters and cafecito as they marked the pig's pardon.