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While perhaps not at the identical stature as granting clemency to festive fowl, but the mayor of Miami-Dade had her own ceremonial pardon event this week by formally pardoning the life of a pig named Six Seven.

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

“This animal is guiltless. She deserves this act of mercy. Her criminal record is spotless,” declared Levine Cava in a speech with obvious nods to the sheer volume of pardons issued from the start of the commencement of a new presidential term.

“Except perhaps for eating 6 or 7 apples per day,” the mayor added. “May this pig enjoy a lengthy and joyful existence away from worry.”

This ceremony, simultaneously observing and challenging the region’s Hispanic tradition of eating roast pork during the holidays, was established to mirror the yearly bird sparing at the White House.

The animal, provided by a first responder, was named for the current slang trend of young people yelling “6-7” – deriving from a hip-hop line – often for no discernable reason. The trend became so pervasive that a major dictionary recently declared “six-seven” its top term for the year.

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

“The pig pardon has become a cherished method to open the holiday season,” said the event host, in a particularly upbeat message.

“It represents the spirit of Miami: vibrant, multicultural, and based in heritage that foster togetherness. Every time, we are proud to celebrate culture and compassion in a way distinctively Miamian.”

Attendees enjoyed a vegetarian menu of spinach fritters and cafecito as they marked Six Seven’s big moment.