Latin Cafe’s 8th Annual Pig Pardoning Ceremony Earns National & Local Media Spotlight

Latin Cafe’s 8th Annual Pig Pardoning Ceremony Draws Local & National Spotlight

Latin Cafe proudly hosted its 8th Annual Pig Pardoning Ceremony, an event that has grown into one of Miami’s most beloved community traditions. Held at Latin Cafe Brickell, the 2025 ceremony brought together local leaders, media, partners, and guests to celebrate compassion, culture, and community—cementing the event as a standout moment in South Florida’s culinary and civic calendar.

This year’s Pig Pardoning Ceremony was exceptionally well-received, drawing a full house and sparking conversations well beyond Miami. Guests enjoyed complimentary spinach croquetas and cafecito while witnessing the official pardon of the event’s star pig, Six-Seven, in a moment that blended tradition, humor, and heart.

A Community Tradition with a Growing National Voice

The ceremony was led by Daniella Levine Cava, whose participation underscored the importance of preserving meaningful local traditions while spotlighting Miami’s unique cultural identity. What began as a local celebration has now become a nationally recognized event, reflecting the power of community-driven storytelling.

Thanks to overwhelming public interest, the Pig Pardoning Ceremony received extensive press coverage, both locally and nationwide.

Local & National Press Coverage Highlights

The 2025 ceremony captured attention across major media outlets, including:

• USA Today

• The Guardian

• The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

• Miami Herald

• NBC 6 South Florida

Being mentioned on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert marked a major milestone for the event, bringing the Pig Pardoning Ceremony into the national spotlight and introducing this uniquely Miami tradition to audiences across the country.

Gratitude to Our Partners Who Made It Possible

Latin Cafe extends a special thank you to the partners who helped make the 8th Annual Pig Pardoning Ceremony possible:

• Pig Roast Bowl

• Blasco Ranch

Their continued support and commitment to the spirit of the event are instrumental in ensuring the ceremony remains ethical, meaningful, and celebratory.

We are also incredibly grateful to our agency partners Hyperlink Miami and Revolve Group, whose strategic guidance, media outreach, and amplification efforts played a key role in driving awareness and securing national exposure.

A Celebration Bigger Than One Day

What makes the Pig Pardoning Ceremony special is not just the event itself, but the conversation it sparks—around food culture, tradition, and community responsibility. Each year, the ceremony continues to evolve, reaching new audiences while staying true to its roots.

As Latin Cafe looks ahead, the success of the 8th Annual Pig Pardoning Ceremony reinforces what’s possible when local traditions are shared authentically and amplified thoughtfully. We couldn’t be more thankful to our guests, partners, media friends, and the broader Miami community for making this year’s celebration one to remember.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back next year for the 9th Annual Pig Pardoning Ceremony—bigger, bolder, and with the same heart that started it all.