The March of Zacatecas is a Mexican patriotic song, the anthem of the State of Zacatecas

Zacatecas

Zacatecas officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Zacatecas is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided in 58 municipalities and its capital city is Zacatecas....

 and considered the 2nd national anthem of Mexico

Mexico

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On 1891, in a family gathering at the home of Fernando Villalpando, there was a dare between Villapando and Genaro Codina, which consisted of writing a military march. The winner would dedicate the song to the then Governor of the State of Zacatecas

Governor of Zacatecas

The governor of Zacatecas wields executive power in the State of Zacatecas. The governor is directly elected by the citizens, using secret ballot, to a six-year term with no possibility of reelection.The current governor of Zacatecas is Miguel Alonso Reyes.-Incumbents:* 1928–1932: Leobardo C...

, General Jesús Aréchiga.

That same year, Codina and Villalpando compositions were submitted to a jury composed of friends and relatives, who gave the victory to the song of Genaro Codina. The original title was "Marcha Aréchiga", to be dedicated to the governor Arechiga, but he suggested that the name was changed to March of Zacatecas.

The song was premiered in the Hidalgo garden, in the city of Zacatecas, for a serenade

Serenade

In music, a serenade is a musical composition, and/or performance, in someone's honor. Serenades are typically calm, light music.The word Serenade is derived from the Italian word sereno, which means calm....

of the Municipal Band, directed by Fernado Villalpando, which has the merit of the music; that's where the song earned the title of Himno Regional de Zacatecas (Regional Anthem of Zacatecas).

Lyrics

Complete version:.

Coro: Prestos estad a combatir Oid llamad, suena el clarin Las armas pronto preparad Y la victoria disputad.	Chorus: Be ready to fight Hear the call, the bugle sounds Prepare the weapons quickly And strive for victory.
Prestos estad, suena el clarin Anuncia la proxima lid Vibrando esta su clamor Marchemos con gran valor.	Be ready, the bugle sounds It announces the next fight Vibrating is its clamor March with great bravery.
Estrofa I: Si, a la lidia marchemos Que es hora ya de combatir con gran valor Con fiero ardor hasta morir Hasta morir o hasta vencer.	Stanza I: Yes, let us march to the fight As it is now time to fight with great courage With all our might until the death To death or to victory.
Estrofa II y V: Como huracan que en su furor Las olas rompen en el mar Con rudo empuje y con valor Sobre las huestes avanzad.	Stanza II and V: As a hurricane in its fury The waves breaking on the sea With hard drive and with value Move forward on the enemy.
Estrofa III y VI: No os detengais, no hay temor Pronto el ataque apresurad Guerra sin tregua al invasor Viva la patria y la libertad Viva la libertad, viva Viva la libertad, viva Que viva si, viva.	Stanza III and VI: Don't stop, no fear Soon hurry the attack War without truce against invading Long live the Fatherland and Freedom. Long live freedom, long live Long live freedom, long live Long live yes, long live
Estrofa IV: Oh Patria mía Tu hermoso pabellón Siempre sabremos Llevarlo con honor.	Stanza IV: Oh my country Your beautiful flag We always will Carry it with honor.